Key result
Multiple-level approaches across various settings and modes of delivery are needed to keep individuals physically active throughout life-course transitions.
Why the study?
What are the recent findings and strategies for permanently increasing physical activity in the population?
What are the recent findings and strategies for permanently increasing physical activity in the population?
This review highlights the need for multi-level, life-course approaches to promote and maintain physical activity in the general population.
Supports multi-level physical activity strategies in practice; leaves open optimal combinations across life-course transitions.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Maintaining recommended levels of physical activity throughout the lifespan is an important public health objective, considering this behaviour is positively associated with both physical and mental health across all age groups. This article provides an overview of selected publications with an exclusive focus on research relating to physical activity promotion published in the past 18 months. RECENT FINDINGS: Physical activity can be integrated during the life-course of individuals through recreational, transportation and occupational activities. A growing body of research on social-cognitive theories continues to inform the conceptualization and development of physical activity interventions. SUMMARY: Transitions during the life-course provide numerous challenges and opportunities for physical activity interventions. Multiple-level approaches across various settings and modes of delivery need to be taken into account to keep individuals active.
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Plotnikoff et al. (2011) conducted a review in Physical inactivity. Physical activity interventions was evaluated. Multiple-level approaches across various settings and modes of delivery are needed to keep individuals physically active throughout life-course transitions.
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