Addressing high and stagnant physical inactivity rates remains a pervasive challenge for
researchers, and a priority for health organisations, governments, and physical activity …

Despite clear evidence of the potential benefits gained by being physically active, children
and adolescents (collectively youth) often fail to achieve the recommended daily 60 min of …

The International Society for Physical Activity and Health advocates for increased capability
of the physical activity workforce as a key ingredient to a system-based approach. Young …

A physically active lifestyle provides innumerable benefits; yet, few individuals are physically
active enough to reap those benefits. Tailored physical activity interventions may address …

This chapter addresses behavior change for physical activity, mainly from a public health
perspective. We briefly cover established concepts, theories and frameworks before …

STUART BIDDLE R. ANDREW SMITH [illespite the general interest and plethora of literature
on the health benefits of exercise and physical activity,* relatively few adults initiate or …

Compelling evidence worldwide suggests that the number of physically inactive individuals
is high, and it is increasing. Given that lack of physical activity has been linked to a number …

Based on a detailed reading of the six preceding papers, in conjunction with a reflection on
the socio-political forces shaping lifestyles in the UK at the turn of the millennium, we come …

Although several investigations have shown that physical activity reduces the risk of chronic
disease and premature death and improves quality of life, many youth and adults are not …

Background Most people in developed countries are not physically active enough to reap
optimal health benefits so effective promotion strategies are warranted. Theories of …