Keep on moving
Understanding physical inactivity among 50-70 year olds
This research shows that everybody knows that being physically active is good for them; ignorance of the benefits is not the issue. But there are complex practical, psychological, and emotional…
Active travel and mid-life
Evidence on attitudes and on the role of the built environment
This evidence review reveals the things encouraging people to participate in ‘active travel’ include the prospect of improving physical and mental health, being outdoors, feeling independent and in control, and preparing…
The development of the Comprehensive Analysis of Policy on Physical Activity (CAPPA) framework
Background: Policy analysis is considered essential for achieving successful reforms in health promotion and publich ealth. The only framework for physical activity (PA) policy analysis was developed at a time…
Systems approaches to global and national physical activity plans
In het kader van het Global Action Plan on Physical Activity (GAPPA) is een zogenaamd Physical activity system map ontwikkeld. In de map zijn de belangrijkste drivers van lichaamsbeweging en…
Enablers and barriers to older people’s participation in strength and balance activities
A review of reviews
Many of the barriers and motivators to strength and balance activities are familiar ones that can also apply to physical activity more generally, such as not having the time. More…
Correlates of physical activity in youth
A review of quantitative systematic reviews
To increase young people's physical activity (PA) levels it is important to understand the correlates of PA in children and adolescents. We sought to identify factors associated with children's and…
Co-benefits of designing communities for active living
An exploration of literature
To reverse the global epidemic of physical inactivity that is responsible for more than 5 million deaths per year, many groups recommend creating “activity-friendly environments.” Such environments may have other…
Social and economic inequalities in diet and physical activity
This briefing paper describes social and economic inequalities associated with two of the main determinants of obesity - diet and physical activity - and provides possible explanations for these inequalities.
Standard evaluation framework
For physical activity interventions
The framework identifies and explains the information that should be collected in any evaluation of an intervention that aims to increase participation in physical activity. In particular it provides guidance…
Sedentary behaviour and obesity
Review of the current scientific evidence
This report was commissioned by the Department of Health's Cross Government Obesity Unit to provide expert input into the process of developing recommendations on limiting time spent being sedentary. This…