Global Recommendations To Improve Physical Activity Flashcards
What are some of the population level benefits of increasing PA?
Supporting social inclusion
Reduced health inequalities
Reduced congestion
Safe roads
Name some global organisations that are working to improve global physical activity
WHO
ACSM
Exercise is medicine
International society for physical activity and health
What is the Toronto charter for physical activity (2010)
It was developed by 55 countries and launched out of Toronto in 2010. It provides a framework to create sustainable opportunities for physically active lifestyles for all.
It focuses on four key areas
1. Implementing national policy and action plan
2. Introducing policies to support physical activity
3. Reorientation services and funding to prioritise physical activity
4.Developing partnerships for action
What are the 8 most effective investments to increase population physical activity as identified by ISPAH?
Active travel/transport
Active urban design
Health care
Public education
Sport and recreation for all
Workplaces
Community wide programmes
Whole of school programmes
What is GAPPA?
The WHO global action plan on physical activity (2018-2030) which aims to reduce global prevalence of physical activity by 15% by 2030 in adults in adolescence, through the creation of active societies, active environments- spaces within communities and active systems to implement physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour
What happens to activity levels as a country develops economically?
They fall, due to changing patterns of transport, urbanisation and reliance on technology
How can we redesign cities to promote an active lifestyle ?
Safe crossings, footpaths and cycle infrastructure as well as open spaces and parks
How can we improve physical activity in schools and work places
Introduction of purposeful and incidental physical activity, along with spaces that promote active breaks. Building design eg stairs rather than lifts, standing workstations, encouraging walking meetings.
What barriers do people commonly report which prevent PA?
Inadequate knowledge about physical activity and the benefits
Misconceptions that exercise can make health conditions worse
Fear of injury
Living environments have little space
Limited access to clubs or equipment
Inadequate public transport
Time constraints
Health inequalities
Lifestyle means a reliance on own vehicles
What is moving healthcare professionals ?
A national programme supporting healthcare professionals to incorporate physical activity within routine care.
What is moving medicine ?
An initiative by the faculty of sports and exercise medicine to empower people to live active and healthy lifestyles by changing the way healthcare professionals approach physical activity conversations.
What are the seven pillars of clinical governance ?
Patient and public involvement
Staffing and staff management
Clinical effectiveness of research
Using information and IT
Education and training
Risk management
Audit
What is clinical governance?
A system through which NHS organisations are accountable for continuously improving the quality of their services and safeguarding high standards of care by creating an environment in which excellence in clinical care will flourish
