Resources tagged: Benefits of physical activity
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Angie Leighton, Blooming Minds WA, presents some staggering statistics regarding the prevalence of mental health issues in Australia, what the cost is for workplaces and the importance of developing, implementing and reviewing your workplace mental health policies.
Paul Taylor's presentation focuses on the link between cognitive function and vigorous physical activity, making a strong case for increased investment in workplace health programs for significantly increased workplace productivity through reduced absenteeism and presenteeism.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active workplaces, Adults, Benefits of physical activity, Employees, Group exercise, Health improvement, Intensity (high), Mental health, Publications, Sedentary, Statistics, Workplaces |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2012 |
This submission, written on behalf of the Physical Activity Taskforce (Taskforce), provides comment on the Metropolitan Local Government Review Panel Issues Paper.
Launched on Thursday 15 December 2011, the Active Living for All framework represents the strategic direction for increasing and improving opportunities for physical activity in Western Australia (WA) over the next five years (2012 - 2016).
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active living, Active schools, Active transport, Active workplaces, Barriers to physical activity, Benefits of physical activity, Built Environment, Communities, Government agencies, Local government, Non-government organisations, Physical activity, Publications, Strategies |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
Mr Fenton shared his knowledge on how to create more active places and people in your community – leading to more liveable, sustainable, and productive cities and towns.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active living, Active transport, Advocacy, Barriers to physical activity, Behaviour, Benefits of physical activity, Built Environment, Communities, Cycle paths, Design, Government agencies, Government policy, Government programs, Health policy, Local government, Paths, Physical activity, Physical activity recommendations, Planning (built environment/infrastructure), Public transport, Publications, Town planning, Urban design, Walking |
| Relevance: | International |
| Year published: | 2011 |
This submission, written on behalf of the Physical Activity Taskforce (Taskforce), provides comment on the 'Submission - Draft Stirling City Centre Structure Plan' to assist in the development of the final city centre structure plan for the City of Stirling.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active living, Benefits of physical activity, Built Environment, Crime prevention, Design, Government policy, Health policy, Local government, Natural environment, Physical activity, Policy, Public health, Publications, Strategies, Submission, Town planning |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2011 |
The following international physical activity advocacy resource was developed by the World Heart Federation in collaboration with Global Advocacy for Physical Activity (GAPA), IASO and HRIDAY (Health Related Information Dissemination Amongst Youth). The resource makes a strong case for promoting physical activity as a priority for policy, school curricula, and community activity.
This submission, written on behalf of the Physical Activity Taskforce (Taskforce), provides comment on the 'WA Primary Health Care Strategy - Consultation Paper' to assist in the development of the final primary health care strategy for Western Australia (WA).
With dramatically rising rates of overweight and obesity, “healthy living” needs to become a way of life for more Canadians. Making healthy food choices, staying physically active and maintaining a healthy weight are essential to good health, and key areas of focus for the Public Health Agency of Canada.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Active living, Advocacy, Benefits of physical activity, Community safety, Environment, Government policy, Government programs, Health campaigns, Health policy, Participation, Physical activity, Physical activity levels, Presentation, Publications, Recreation, Statistics, Sustainability |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2010 |
This submission is written on behalf of the Physical Activity Taskforce (the Taskforce) to provide comment on the 'Inquiry into the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people in WA'.
| Resource type: | Publications |
| Tags: | Adolescents, Benefits of physical activity, Built Environment, Children, Communities, Education, Legislation, Physical activity levels, Policy, Publications, Submission, Wellbeing, Young Adults, Young people |
| Relevance: | State |
| Year published: | 2010 |
The City of Wanneroo created the Get Active Wanneroo 10,000 plan in response to the declining levels of physical activity in Western Australia.
Developed by the Department of Sport and Recreation, this fact sheet explores the physical health, mental health, social, environmental and economic benefits associated with participating in regular physical activity.
Developed by the Physical Activity Taskforce, this brochure provides facts and statistics on physical activity levels and the rising obesity rates in Western Australia.
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