8 Investments
Introduction
ISPAH’s Eight Investments That
Work for Physical
Activity | #8Investments
A call to action for everyone, everywhere, including professionals, academics, civil society and decision makers, to embed physical activity in national and subnational policies.
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Employing practice development techniques to enhances opportunity for change of clinical practice to reduce deconditioning in the acute clinical setting During hospital admission patients tend to be inactive and highly sedentary. Deconditioning is a common harm related to this, which has long lasting consequences on well-being, independence, physical function and mental health. We know patients…
Walk with a Doc inspires communities through movement and conversation.
More than a Walk The United States and countries around the globe are experiencing an epidemic of health issues arising from an inactive lifestyle. For example, only one in four adults meets national guidelines for aerobic exercise and muscle-strengthening activities, according to the U.S Department of Health and Human Services. Walking was recognized by the…
Scaling-up health-promoting interventions for older adults in British Columbia, Canada
Is there a secret sauce? Despite the known benefits of an active lifestyle, many older adults in Canada and around the globe do not meet physical activity guidelines. Although some community-based interventions enhanced older adults’ physical activity, fewer than 5% were implemented at scale. For community-based health-promoting programs to have a public health impact, they…
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Overview of ISPAH’s #8Investments, with Dr. Trevor Shilton
Release Date: 10th November 2020
Whole-of-School Programmes, with Dr. Anna Chalkley
Release Date: 13th November 2020 (5am AEST)
Active Travel, with Dr. Jasper Schipperijn
Release Date: 16th November 2020 (5am AEST)
Active Urban Design, with Dr. Jasper Schipperijn
Release Date: 18th November 2020 (5am AEST)
Healthcare, with Dr. Karen Milton
Release Date: 20th November 2020 (5am AEST)
Public Education, Including Mass Media, with Dr. Paul Kelly
Release Date: 23rd November 2020 (5am AEST)
Sport and Recreation for All, with Dr. Lindsey Reece
Release Date: 25th November 2020 (5am AEST)
Workplaces, with Dr. Tracy Kolbe-Alexander
Release Date: 27th November 2020 (5am AEST)
Community-Wide Programmes, with Dr. Charlie Foster
Release Date: 30th November 2020 (5am AEST)
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As outlined on page 18 and 19 of the full document, sharing is only one step in advocacy.
The next advocacy step is using the Eight Investments within your networks and circle of influence. The suggestions and resources are to assist you to advocate within your networks.
1. Write to your colleagues and other professionals by adding in your details to this Modifiable Template Letter.
2. Write a blog or embed within your newsletter using the Newsletter Draft Text.
3. Present ISPAH’s Eight Investments to your colleagues, influencers and decision makers using this Presentation.
4. Like, comment, share and tag! On social media, please use #8Investments and content from the Social Media Toolkit.
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Post 1: I/We endorse the #8Investments that work for physical activity! Everyone has a role to play to get our nations more active – what will you do? #timetoact #BeActive @ISPAH @WHO
Post 2: Together, we can beat #NCDs by supporting and TAKING ACTION on the @ISPAH #8Investments that work for physical activity! Read, SHARE, ENDORSE & FEEDBACK
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