A systematic review to update the Australian physical activity guidelines for children and young people
The objective of this review is to inform Australian Government policy on the relationship between physical activity (including the amount, frequency, intensity, duration, and type) and health outcome indicators, including…
A systematic review to inform the Australian sedentary behavior guidelines for children and young people
The objective of this review is to: inform Australian Government policy in regards to the relationship between sedentary behaviour/sitting time and health outcome indicators, including the risk and prevention of…
Relationship between the physical environment and physical activity in older adults
A systematic review
Previous reviews on children, adolescents and adults have reported consistent relationships between several physical environmental characteristics and physical activity (PA). This systematic review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of…
Physical activity during school recess
A systematic review
Interest has increased in examining the physical activity levels of young people during school recess. Identifying correlates of their recess physical activity behaviors is timely, and would inform school-based physical…
Sedentary behaviour and obesity
Review of the current scientific evidence
This report was commissioned by the Department of Health's Cross Government Obesity Unit to provide expert input into the process of developing recommendations on limiting time spent being sedentary. This…
Family influences on children's physical activity and fruit and vegetable consumption
Background: There is evidence of a clustering of healthy dietary patterns and physical activity among young people and also of unhealthy behaviours. The identification of influences on children's health behaviors,…
Associations between physical activity and depressive symptoms in women
Background: The high prevalence of depression in women is an increasing public health concern. Although studies have found associations between physical activity (PA) and depression, little is known about the…