What we see and what we measure
The developing field of environmental determinants and physical activity
Key note lecture from Charlie Foster, University of Oxford, United Kingdom at the fifth annual meeting of HEPA Europe, Bologna, 11-12 November 2009.
Young and physical active
A blueprint for making physical activity appealing to youth
Scientific evidence shows that physical inactivity is a leading risk factor for ill health, going well beyond issues related to weight control and influencing both physical and mental well-being. Over…
Health economic assessment tools (HEAT) for walking and for cycling
Methodology and user guide, economic assessment of transport infrastructure and policies
The promotion of cycling and walking for everyday physical activity not only promotes health but can also have positive effects on the environment. This booklet summarizes the tools and guidance…
Recruiting participants to walking intervention studies
A systematic review
The results of this review have been translated into a series of recruitment principles for further evaluation by researchers. These principles include (i) form recruitment plans and strategies on evidence…
An analysis of national approaches to promoting physical activity and sports in children and adolescents
A resource for HEPA projects and promoters
This report is a response to the need for more detailed information about the different national approaches to promotion of physical activity and sport in children and adolescents in countries…
An analysis of national approaches to promoting physical activity and sports in children and adolescents
Full report
This report is a response to the need for more detailed information about the different national approaches to promotion of physical activity and sport in children and adolescents in countries…
Evaluation of the Ramblers family walking programme
Furness families walk4life
The Furness Families Walk4Life pilot project was delivered by the Ramblers in partnership with Action for Children between May and August 2009. A formative evaluation of the Furness Families Walk4Life…
Guidelines for health-enhancing physical activity promotion programmes
Deze richtlijnen zijn ontworpen om uitvoerders van gezondheidsverbeterende fysieke activeringsprogramma's te ondersteunen bij het ontwerpen van dit soort campagnes. Ze zijn gebaseerd op de analyse van de nationale HEPA programma's…