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== Introduction                                                                                                    ==
== Introduction                                                                                                    ==
Physical inactivity is a global public health problem. It is a leading risk factor for premature death from noncommunicable diseases.Conversely, regular physical activity is associated with reduced risks of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and breast and colon cancer, and with improved mental health and quality of life. Worldwide 23% of adults and 81% of adolescents (aged 11–17 years) do not meet the global recommendations for physical activity. The prevalence of inactivity varies considerably within and between countries. Unfortunately physical inactivity increases with economic development, owing to the influence of changing patterns of transportation, use of technology, urbanization and cultural values<ref name=":0">http://apps.who.int/gb/ebwha/pdf_files/EB142/B142_18-en.pdf ( Accessed 6 May).</ref>. Therefor wole system approach locally and globally is recommended in order to increase physical activity.   
Physical inactivity is a global public health problem. It is a leading risk factor for premature death from noncommunicable diseases.Conversely, regular physical activity is associated with reduced risks of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and breast and colon cancer, and with improved mental health and quality of life. Worldwide 23% of adults and 81% of adolescents (aged 11–17 years) do not meet the global recommendations for physical activity. The prevalence of inactivity varies considerably within and between countries. Unfortunately physical inactivity increases with economic development, owing to the influence of changing patterns of transportation, use of technology, urbanization and cultural values<ref name=":0">http://apps.who.int/gb/ebwha/pdf_files/EB142/B142_18-en.pdf ( Accessed 6 May).</ref>. Therefor wole system approach locally and globally is recommended in order to increase physical activity.   
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World Health Organisation (WHO) makes policies and strategies for promoting physical activity worldwide <ref>http://www.who.int/topics/physical_activity/en/ (Accessed 6 May).</ref>. The latest draft for global action plan on physical activity for 2018-2030 contains four main strategic objects: create an active society, create active environments,create active people and create active systems <ref name=":0" />.    
World Health Organisation (WHO) makes policies and strategies for promoting physical activity worldwide <ref>http://www.who.int/topics/physical_activity/en/ (Accessed 6 May).</ref>. The latest draft for global action plan on physical activity for 2018-2030 contains four main strategic objects: create an active society, create active environments,create active people and create active systems <ref name=":0" />.


== Create an active society – social norms and attitudes ==
== Create an active society – social norms and attitudes ==
It is important to raise awareness of the multiple health benefits of physical activity and less sedentary behaviour for individual, family and community well-being. Implementation of community based campaigns and regular mass-participationinitiatives in publis spaces are also beneficial. Strengthen pre- and in-service training of professionals, within and outside the health sector, including but not limited to, the transport, urban planning, education, tourism and recreation, sports and fitness sectors, as well as in grassroots community groups and civil society organizations, to increase knowledge and skills related to their roles and contributions in creating inclusive, equitable opportunities for an active society<ref name=":0" /> .


== Create active environments – spaces and places ==
== Create active environments – spaces and places ==
Transforming public spaces to promote physical activity is a key contributor to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals<ref>http://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/353043/2017_WHO_Report_FINAL_WEB.pdf?ua=1 (Accessed 6 May).</ref>. Creating active environments would give rights to all people of all ages  to have equitable access to safe places and spaces, in their cities and communities, in which to engage in regular physical activity, according to ability. It is important to strenghten the integration of urban and transport planning policies involving the use of wheelchairs and public transport. Improvement of walking and cycling infrastructure to enable and promote walking, cycling, other forms of mobility would help to increase  physical activity. Finally the policy strenthening is needed in order to promote public amenities, schools, health care, sports and recreation facilities<ref name=":0" />, For example ensuring that school playgrounds are designed to encourage varied, physically active play<ref>https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng90/chapter/Recommendations#strategies-policies-and-plans-to-increase-physical-activity-in-the-local-environment (Accessed 6 Maj).</ref>. 


== Create active people – programmes and opportunities ==
== Create active people – programmes and opportunities ==
Creating and promoting access to opportunities and programmes, across multiple settings, would help people of all ages and abilities engage in regular physical activity as individuals, families and communities. This could be achieved by strenthening provision of good-quality physical education and more positive experiences and opportunities for active recreation, sports and play for girls and boys, applying the principles of the whole-of-school approach in all pre-primary, primary, secondary and tertiary educational institutions, so as to establish and reinforce lifelong health and physical literacy, and promote the enjoyment of, and participation in, physical activity, according to ability.
Implementation of  systems of patient assessment and counselling on increasing physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour,
by appropriately trained health and social care providers, as appropriate, in primary and secondary health care and social services, as part of universal health care, ensuring community and patient involvement and coordinated links with community resources, where appropriate. Action 3.3. Enhance provision of, and opportunities for, more physical activity programmes and promotion in private and public workplaces, community centres, recreation and sports facilities, faith-based centres, nature and other public spaces and places, to support participation in physical activity, by all people of diverse abilities. Action 3.4. Enhance the provision of, and opportunities for, appropriately tailored programmes and services aimed at increasing physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour in older adults, according to ability, in key settings such a


== Create active systems – governance and policy enablers ==
== Create active systems – governance and policy enablers ==

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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Physical inactivity is a global public health problem. It is a leading risk factor for premature death from noncommunicable diseases.Conversely, regular physical activity is associated with reduced risks of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and breast and colon cancer, and with improved mental health and quality of life. Worldwide 23% of adults and 81% of adolescents (aged 11–17 years) do not meet the global recommendations for physical activity. The prevalence of inactivity varies considerably within and between countries. Unfortunately physical inactivity increases with economic development, owing to the influence of changing patterns of transportation, use of technology, urbanization and cultural values[1]. Therefor wole system approach locally and globally is recommended in order to increase physical activity.

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World Health Organisation (WHO) makes policies and strategies for promoting physical activity worldwide [2]. The latest draft for global action plan on physical activity for 2018-2030 contains four main strategic objects: create an active society, create active environments,create active people and create active systems [1].

Create an active society – social norms and attitudes[edit | edit source]

It is important to raise awareness of the multiple health benefits of physical activity and less sedentary behaviour for individual, family and community well-being. Implementation of community based campaigns and regular mass-participationinitiatives in publis spaces are also beneficial. Strengthen pre- and in-service training of professionals, within and outside the health sector, including but not limited to, the transport, urban planning, education, tourism and recreation, sports and fitness sectors, as well as in grassroots community groups and civil society organizations, to increase knowledge and skills related to their roles and contributions in creating inclusive, equitable opportunities for an active society[1] .

Create active environments – spaces and places[edit | edit source]

Transforming public spaces to promote physical activity is a key contributor to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals[3]. Creating active environments would give rights to all people of all ages to have equitable access to safe places and spaces, in their cities and communities, in which to engage in regular physical activity, according to ability. It is important to strenghten the integration of urban and transport planning policies involving the use of wheelchairs and public transport. Improvement of walking and cycling infrastructure to enable and promote walking, cycling, other forms of mobility would help to increase physical activity. Finally the policy strenthening is needed in order to promote public amenities, schools, health care, sports and recreation facilities[1], For example ensuring that school playgrounds are designed to encourage varied, physically active play[4]

Create active people – programmes and opportunities[edit | edit source]

Creating and promoting access to opportunities and programmes, across multiple settings, would help people of all ages and abilities engage in regular physical activity as individuals, families and communities. This could be achieved by strenthening provision of good-quality physical education and more positive experiences and opportunities for active recreation, sports and play for girls and boys, applying the principles of the whole-of-school approach in all pre-primary, primary, secondary and tertiary educational institutions, so as to establish and reinforce lifelong health and physical literacy, and promote the enjoyment of, and participation in, physical activity, according to ability.

Implementation of systems of patient assessment and counselling on increasing physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour,

by appropriately trained health and social care providers, as appropriate, in primary and secondary health care and social services, as part of universal health care, ensuring community and patient involvement and coordinated links with community resources, where appropriate. Action 3.3. Enhance provision of, and opportunities for, more physical activity programmes and promotion in private and public workplaces, community centres, recreation and sports facilities, faith-based centres, nature and other public spaces and places, to support participation in physical activity, by all people of diverse abilities. Action 3.4. Enhance the provision of, and opportunities for, appropriately tailored programmes and services aimed at increasing physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour in older adults, according to ability, in key settings such a

Create active systems – governance and policy enablers[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]