Physical inactivity is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide. We summarise present
global efforts to counteract this problem and point the way forward to address the pandemic …

The importance of policy for promoting physical activity (PA) is increasingly recognized by
academics, and there is a push by national governments and international institutions for PA …

Background Evidence on current, national physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour
(SB) policies is limited. We, therefore, analysed availability, comprehensiveness …

As modern lifestyles offer ever more opportunities for a sedentary existence, physical activity
has become, for many, a marginal aspect of life. Too little physical activity is linked to …

Background Physical inactivity is a key risk factor for chronic disease, but a growing number
of people are not achieving the recommended levels of physical activity necessary for good …

In an effort to reduce the global burden of non-communicable disease, the World Health
Organization released a Global Strategy for Diet and Physical Activity in May 2004. This …

Background National policy approaches to physical activity (PA) promotion and sedentary
behaviour (SB) reduction are needed to address rising rates of non-communicable …

Sport and Policy is the first book of its kind to critically analyse the regulatory role of the state
and its impact on sport and the intersections of sport with other areas of government policy …

Balance is an essential prerequisite for the normal physical development of a child. It
consists of the ability to maintain the body's centre of mass over its base of support, which is …

Background: Physical inactivity leads to higher morbidity and mortality from chronic non-
communicable diseases (NCDs) such as stroke and heart disease. In high income countries …