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 decision-makers to prioritize physical activity initiatives. Let’s explore how you can get involved and make a difference.
How You Can Get Involved:
- Engage Online: Join the conversation on social media using the hashtags #8Investments #BeActive and #WDPA2024. Share a video or photo of your personal experiences, success stories, and ideas for promoting physical activity across the 8investments in your community.
- Endorse and Share the #8Investments: Join the movement by endorsing ISPAH’s #8Investments document, which outlines key areas for investment to promote physical activity globally (available in 12 languages). By showing your support, you contribute to creating environments that support physical activity for all. Visit ISPAH’s website to endorse the document today. Share these #8Investments with practitioners and policy makers directly or via socials
- Prioritize Physical Activity Actions: Dive into ISPAH’s guide on “10 Ways to Prioritize Physical Activity Actions.” This resource offers practical ideas for decision-makers to implement physical activity initiatives in their communities. From policy changes to infrastructure improvements, find ways to prioritize physical activity and improve public health outcomes.
- Join ISPAH: Become a member of ISPAH and connect with a global network of individuals and organizations dedicated to promoting physical activity and health. As a member, you’ll gain access to exclusive resources, networking opportunities, and support to advance your advocacy efforts. Join ISPAH today and be part of the movement towards a healthier world.
- Attend the ISPAH Congress in Paris: Save the date for the ISPAH Congress in Paris in 2024. This event will bring together experts, researchers, policymakers, and advocates from around the world to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and collaborate on strategies to advance physical activity and health. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative event that will shape the future of public health.
As we prepare to celebrate World Day for Physical Activity, let’s take meaningful action to prioritize physical activity and create healthier communities worldwide. Whether it’s endorsing the #8Investments document, implementing physical activity initiatives, joining ISPAH, or attending the upcoming congress in Paris, your involvement makes a difference. Together, let’s champion physical activity as a fundamental aspect of well-being and pave the way for a healthier tomorrow. Join the movement today and be part of the change.
