The Lancet Physical Activity Observatory: promoting physical activity worldwide

Hallal, Pedro Curi; Martins, Rafaela Costa; Ramírez, Andrea

doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(14)61321-0

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“…30 Analysis of the relationship between PA and CVR revealed that there was an association when analyzed in isolation, but this association was not significant in the regression model when analyzed together with sex and waist circumference. Other studies that have analyzed this relationship 4,29 have also reported that benefits linked to PA provide protection against cardiometabolic risk factors (dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, and hypertension).…”

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Adolescentes: comportamento e risco cardiovascular

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Background: The health benefits of regular physical activity are well documented. However, there are few studies associating this practice with sedentary behavior and cardiovascular risk in adolescents. Objectives: To evaluate physical activity levels and sedentary behavior and their associations with cardiovascular risk using the Pathobiological Determinants of Atherosclerosis in Youth (PDAY) score Methods: A cross-sectional study carried out in state-owned public schools in Campina Grande, PB, Brazil, with 576 adolescents aged 15 to 19 years, investigating socioeconomic; demographic; lifestyle; and clinical variables. Data were collected using a validated form covering anthropometry data; blood pressure measurements; and laboratory tests. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson' s chi-square test, and binomial logistic regression using SPSS 22.0 and adopting a 95% confidence interval. Results: Mean age was 16.8 years.The majority of the adolescents were female (66.8%); non-white (78.7%); and belonged to socioeconomic classes C, D and E (69.1%). The prevalence rates of sedentary behavior and physical inactivity were 78.1% and 60.2%, respectively. According to the PDAY score, 10.4% of adolescents were at high cardiovascular risk and 31.8% and 57.8% were at intermediate risk and low risk, respectively. PDAY scores were associated with sex and abdominal adiposity. Conclusions: It was found that abdominal fat and being male were important cardiovascular risk factors in adolescents. Considering that modifiable risk factors were present, preventive measures aimed at lifestyle changes are essential.

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Adolescentes: comportamento e risco cardiovascular

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“…However more importantly "the full scope of its value is rarely appreciated" (Bailey, Hillman, Arent, & Petitpas, 2013, p. 289). Participation in sport and physical activity from a biophysical standpoint has demonstrated that regular and sustained participation maintains a healthy weight and physical fitness (Hallal et al, 2014). These attributes are significant contributors to a healthy life and need to be established in the formative years.…”

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Implementing Sport, Physical Activity and Physical Education in New South Wales, Australia, primary schools

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2018

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Abstract. A renewed focus on Physical Education in New SouthWales primary schools has the potential to act as an intervention that has positive long-term implications for the whole population. The introduction of physical education (PE) as part of the National Curriculum means the role of PE in Australian primary schools is now open for renewed attention. The rise of an international obesity epidemic means that that the role of PE in primary schools has the potential to make a positive impact on public health outcomes. There could be significant long term savings from well-organized PE programs in primary schools delivered by teaching staff educated in quality physical education. In addition there is also an historical and emerging body of research which links physical activity to academic performance. However not all teachers in primary schools have the skills or life experiences to effectively teach PE. In order to achieve these outcomes we posit that the use of a Game Centered Teaching approach and the use of an underlying pedagogy have the potential to provide more meaningful experiences for students and teachers. In order to implement a Game Centered Teaching approach we advocate the use of specialist PE teachers rather than outsourcing the delivery of PE in schools Keywords: Physical activity; physical education; primary schools; pedagogy; quality teaching; game centred teaching. Resumen. Un emergente nuevo enfoque de la Educación Física (EF) para la Educación Primaria en Nueva Gales del Sur, Australia, tiene el potencial de generar una forma de intervención que puede traer consigo positivas consecuencias a largo plazo para toda la población. La introducción de la EF dentro del Currículo Nacional va a provocar que se preste una renovada atención sobre el papel de la EF en las escuelas primarias australianas. El incremento de la obesidad como epidemia internacional abre la puerta para que la EF en las escuelas primarias contribuya positivamente a la mejora de la salud pública. En este contexto, unos buenos programas de EF para la educación primaria, desarrollados por profesorado formado para impartir una EF de calidad, pueden dar lugar a beneficios significativos a largo plazo. Por otra parte, hay también un importante corpus de investigación, pasado y presente, que vincula la actividad física al rendimiento académico. No obstante, no todos los docentes de educación primaria poseen los conocimientos ni la experiencia que les permita impartir una EF de calidad. Con el fin de lograr los resultados esperados, proponemos un enfoque de la Enseñanza Centrada en el Juego (Game Centered Teaching) y la subyacente pedagogía porque tienen el potencial de proporcionar unas experiencias más significativas para estudiantes y profesores. Para poner en marcha dicho enfoque, abogamos porque los responsables de su desarrollo en las escuelas sean los docentes especialistas en EF -y no personal subcontratado externo-.Palabras clave. Educación Física; actividad física; escuela primaria; pedagogía; calidad de la enseñanza; enseñ...

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“…Por lo tanto, la información contenida en este proyecto colaborativo internacional será de gran impacto en nuestro país. Paralelamente, se están generando redes de colaboración internacional en el área de la actividad física y salud pública de forma creciente en el mundo, con el fin de coordinar acciones locales y globales de cambio, como lo son la presente iniciativa y The Lancet Physical Activity Observatory, que está enfocada en el reporte de la población adulta 4 . Por consiguiente, es importante situar a nuestro país en un contexto global que permita contribuir, a través de evidencia científica de calidad, a identificar fortalezas y debilidades relacionadas con la práctica de actividad física en niños y adolescentes, con el objetivo de ayudar a direccionar las estrategias de investigación e implementación de programas y políticas públicas en nuestro país.…”

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