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WHOs nye estimater for global fysisk inaktivitet presenteres: En oppfordring til handling fra ISPAH
Nylig publiserte Verdens helseorganisasjon (WHO) nye globale, sammenlignbare estimater for fysisk inaktivitet hos voksne på sine nettsider (https://iris.who.int/handle/10665/378026) og en fullstendig artikkel i The Lancet Global health (https://doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(24)00150-5 ). Denne analysen identifiserer hvilke land som anslås å være "på vei" til å oppnå...
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Prioritizing Climate Action at the ISPAH Congress 2024
Climate change poses a direct threat to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being. As temperatures rise and extreme weather events become more frequent, access to safe and healthy environments for physical activity will be increasingly compromised. As a…
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New #8investments infographics to support health care professionals with physical activity messaging for their patients
ISPAH has teamed up with the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (UK government) and Sport England to expand the Eight Investments resources. Healthcare is one of ISPAHs Eight Investments that Work for Physical Activity. Healthcare professionals (including doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals) have…
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World Day for Physical Activity – April 6th
With World Day for Physical Activity #WDPA2024 around the corner on April 6th, it’s time to take action towards a more physically active world. The International Society of Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH) is leading the charge, providing valuable resources and opportunities for individuals and…
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La oss snakke om fedme og ... språket vi bruker som forskere
På Verdens fedmedag vil Dr. Louisa Herring fremheve forskernes viktige rolle i å forme samtalene om fedme og eliminere vektbasert stigmatisering og diskriminering, med et spesielt fokus på 24-timers fysisk atferd. Fedme er en kompleks tilstand. Ved å øke forståelsen av...
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ISPAH mourns the loss of Harold W. (Bill) Kohl III
ISPAH is deeply saddened to hear of the recent passing of Professor Harold W. (Bill) Kohl III – ISPAH Founder, inaugural President, and ISPAH Fellow. ISPAH expresses its deep gratitude for his contributions to the society over many years, and to the broader Physical Activity…
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Empowering Healthy Aging: A New Toolkit for Action on Physical Activity by WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published a comprehensive toolkit aimed at catalyzing action to promote physical activity among older adults. This initiative is part of a broader series designed to assist countries in crafting and executing policies to increase population participation in physical activity.…
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ISPAH Membership Survey – Summary report
Earlier this year, we invited ISPAH members to participate in a survey. The aim of the survey was to understand what our members valued about being an ISPAH member, and how ISPAH could best support professionals working in physical activity and health moving forward. We…
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Uke for bevisstgjøring om folkehelse i Kyebi: Styrking av lokalsamfunn gjennom utdanning og engasjement
I mai samarbeidet International Society for Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH) LMIC Research Council og Kingsley Keep Fit Club om å lansere den første Public Health Awareness Week i Kyebi i Ghana. Det ukelange arrangementet, som ble holdt i hjembyen til Ghanas president, hadde som mål å...
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Abu Dhabi Congress 2022 – Image gallery
In October last year, the ISPAH Congress was held in Abu Dhabi, UAE – the first time in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. The Abu Dhabi Congress brought together researchers, policy makers and practitioners from all corners of the globe to discuss how “Making Every Move…
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Lansering av Global Matrix 4.0 om fysisk aktivitet for barn og unge på ISPAH-kongressen 2022 i Abu Dhabi
Den 24. oktober 2022 kom forskere og eksperter på fysisk aktivitet fra hele verden sammen for å offentliggjøre Global Matrix 4.0 om fysisk aktivitet for barn og unge, under ledelse av Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance (AHKGA). Den globale matrisen 4.0 involverte...
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WHO Global Status Report on Physical Activity
On 18th October, the World Health Organization (WHO) published the Global Status Report on Physical Activity 2022. This is the first report summarising progress on implementation of the Global Action Plan on Physical Activity 2018-2030. The headline finding is that progress has been slow and…
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