Profiles 42 physical activity programmes that are helping people adopt more active and healthy lifestyles. This book highlights innovative and tested physical activity programmes being implemented in eight sectors including education; healthcare, fitness and sports.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Implementing Physical Activity Strategies profiles 42 physical activity programmes that are helping people adopt more active and healthy lifestyles. It highlights innovative and tested physical activity programmes being implemented in eight sectors including education; healthcare, fitness and sports. A consistent presentation of information on each programme makes this comprehensive reference easy-to-use and readers will find tools and information to bring success to their own initiatives. Many of the programme profiles include sample press releases, ads, screenshots, photos, surveys, follow-up forms and other hands-on materials to help readers more readily translate the ideas and materials into new physical activity initiatives. It is a valuable reference for physical activity practitioners in public health, recreation and community sport, urban planning, worksite health promotion. Also for school physical education advocates and a resource for physical activity researchers seeking research projects and collaborative partners. It is suitable for promoting active, healthy lifestyles.

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Electronic reproduction. Askews and Holts. Mode of access: World Wide Web.