Results from the Hong Kong's 2018 report card on physical activity for children and youth

Background:The 2016 Swedish Report Card on Physical Activity (PA) for Children and Youth is a unique compilation of the existing physical and health related data in Sweden. The aim of this article is to summarize the procedure and results from the report card.Methods:Nationally representative surveys and individual studies published between 2005–2015 were included. Eleven PA and health indicators were graded using the Active Healthy Kids Canada grading system. Grades were assigned based on the percentage of children/youth meeting a defined benchmark (A: 81% to 100%, B: 61% to 80%, C: 41% to 60%, D: 21% to 40%, F: 0% to 20%, or incomplete (INC).Results:The assigned grades were Overall Physical Activity, D; Organized Sport Participation, B+; Active Play, INC; Active Transportation, C+; Sedentary Behaviors, C; Family and Peers, INC; School, C+; Community and the Built Environment, B; Government Strategies and Investments, B; Diet, C-; and Obesity, D.Conclusions:The included data provides some support that overall PA is too low and sedentary behavior is too high for almost all age groups in Sweden, even with the many national policies as well as an environment that is favorable to the promotion of PA.

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The Results from Estonia’s 2018 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.2018-0456 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 15 (s2) ◽

pp. S350-S352 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Evelin Mäestu ◽

Merike Kull ◽

Kerli Mooses ◽

Jarek Mäestu ◽

Maret Pihu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Report Card ◽

Children And Youth

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Report Card Grades on the Physical Activity of Children and Youth From 10 Countries With High Human Development Index: Global Matrix 3.0

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.2018-0391 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 15 (s2) ◽

pp. S284-S297 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Silvia A. González ◽

Joel D. Barnes ◽

Patrick Abi Nader ◽

Dolores Susana Andrade Tenesaca ◽

Javier Brazo-Sayavera ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Human Development ◽

Human Development Index ◽

Report Card ◽

Children And Youth ◽

Report Cards ◽

Global Alliance ◽

Development Index ◽

Average Grade ◽

Report Card Grades

Background: The Global Matrix 3.0 brings together the Report Card grades for 10 physical activity indicators for children and youth from 49 countries. This study describes and compares the Global Matrix 3.0 findings among 10 countries with high Human Development Index. Methods: Report Cards on physical activity indicators were developed by each country following a harmonized process. Countries informed their Report Cards with the best and most recent evidence available. Indicators were graded using a common grading rubric and benchmarks established by the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance. A database of grades from the countries was compiled, and letter grades were converted to numerical equivalents. Descriptive statistics and scores for groups of indicators were calculated, and correlation analyses were conducted. Results: Grades for the 10 countries clustered around “D” ranging from “F” to “B+.” Active Transportation had the highest average grade (“C”), whereas Overall Physical Activity had the lowest average grade (“D-”). Low grades were observed for both behavioral and sources of influence indicators. Conclusions: In the context of social and economical changes of high- Human Development Index countries, urgent actions to increase physical activity among children and youth are required. Surveillance and monitoring efforts are required to fill research gaps.

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Results from Nepal’s 2018 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.2018-0512 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 15 (s2) ◽

pp. S386-S387 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Narayan Subedi ◽

Susan Paudel ◽

Sudip Nepal ◽

Ashmita Karki ◽

Mahendra Magar ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Report Card ◽

Children And Youth

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Global Matrix 3.0 Physical Activity Report Card Grades for Children and Youth: Results and Analysis From 49 Countries

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.2018-0472 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 15 (s2) ◽

pp. S251-S273 ◽

Cited By ~ 162

Author(s):

Salomé Aubert ◽

Joel D. Barnes ◽

Chalchisa Abdeta ◽

Patrick Abi Nader ◽

Ade F. Adeniyi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Work Groups ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Report Card ◽

Children And Youth ◽

Letter Grades ◽

Public Investments ◽

Effective Interventions ◽

Report Card Grades ◽

Very High

Background: Accumulating sufficient moderate to vigorous physical activity is recognized as a key determinant of physical, physiological, developmental, mental, cognitive, and social health among children and youth (aged 5–17 y). The Global Matrix 3.0 of Report Card grades on physical activity was developed to achieve a better understanding of the global variation in child and youth physical activity and associated supports. Methods: Work groups from 49 countries followed harmonized procedures to develop their Report Cards by grading 10 common indicators using the best available data. The participating countries were divided into 3 categories using the United Nations’ human development index (HDI) classification (low or medium, high, and very high HDI). Results: A total of 490 grades, including 369 letter grades and 121 incomplete grades, were assigned by the 49 work groups. Overall, an average grade of “C-,” “D+,” and “C-” was obtained for the low and medium HDI countries, high HDI countries, and very high HDI countries, respectively. Conclusions: The present study provides rich new evidence showing that the situation regarding the physical activity of children and youth is a concern worldwide. Strategic public investments to implement effective interventions to increase physical activity opportunities are needed.

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Results from Mexico’s 2014 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.2014-0172 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 11 (s1) ◽

pp. S74-S78 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

María del Pilar Rodriguez Martinez ◽

Karla I. Galaviz ◽

Edtna Jauregui Ulloa ◽

Ines Gonzalez-Casanova ◽

Juan Ricardo Lopez y Taylor

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Report Card ◽

Children And Youth ◽

Sedentary Behaviors ◽

Policy And Practice ◽

Organized Sports ◽

Mexican Children ◽

Government Documents ◽

Report Card Grades ◽

Policies And Programs

Background:The Mexican Report Card on Physical Activity in children and youth was first developed in 2012 as a tool aimed at informing policy and practice. The objective of this paper is to update the Report Card to reflect the current situation in Mexico.Methods:A literature search was conducted in Spanish and English using major databases, and complemented with government documents and national health surveys. Information on the 9 indicators outlined in the Global Matrix of Report Card Grades was extracted. Experts from Mexico and Canada met to discuss and assign a grade on each indicator.Results:The physical activity indicator was assigned a C+, which was higher than in the previous report card. Sedentary behavior was assigned a D, which was lower than the previous report card. Organized Sports and Active Transportation, which were not graded in the previous report card, were assigned grades of D and B-, respectively. Government and Built Environment were assigned grades of C and F, respectively. Family and Peers and Active Play were not graded (INC).Conclusions:Levels of PA and sedentary behaviors among Mexican children and youth were below the respective recommended references. The implementation and effectiveness of current government strategies need to be determined. The Mexican Report Card is a promising knowledge translation tool that can serve to inform policies and programs related to physical activity.

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