Introduction
ISPAH’s Eight Investments That Work for Physical Activity | #8Investments
A call to action for everyone, everywhere, including professionals, academics, civil society and decision makers, to embed physical activity in national and subnational policies.
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Increasing Older Adult Community Functional ‘Fit’ Through Active Urban Design
Active Travel
Understanding the relationship between local high streets and older adults’ physical activity There is an…
Active Travel
Using systems science to understand and enhance walking promotion in Ireland Physical activity promotion in…
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An idea to teach and practice the Nordic Walking In Italy, inactivity is a widespread…
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Overview of ISPAH’s #8Investments, with Dr. Trevor Shilton
Release Date: 10th November 2020
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Whole-of-School Programmes, with Dr. Anna Chalkley
Release Date: 13th November 2020 (5am AEST)
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Active Travel, with Dr. Jasper Schipperijn
Release Date: 16th November 2020 (5am AEST)
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Active Urban Design, with Dr. Jasper Schipperijn
Release Date: 18th November 2020 (5am AEST)
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Healthcare, with Dr. Karen Milton
Release Date: 20th November 2020 (5am AEST)
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Public Education, Including Mass Media, with Dr. Paul Kelly
Release Date: 23rd November 2020 (5am AEST)
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Sport and Recreation for All, with Dr. Lindsey Reece
Release Date: 25th November 2020 (5am AEST)
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Workplaces, with Dr. Tracy Kolbe-Alexander
Release Date: 27th November 2020 (5am AEST)
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Community-Wide Programmes, with Dr. Charlie Foster
Release Date: 30th November 2020 (5am AEST)
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As outlined on page 18 and 19 of the full document, sharing is only one step in advocacy. The next advocacy step is using the Eight Investments within your networks and circle of influence. The suggestions and resources are to assist you to advocate within your networks.1. Write to your colleagues and other professionals by adding in your details to this Modifiable Template Letter.
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2. Write a blog or embed within your newsletter using the Newsletter Draft Text.
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3. Present ISPAH’s Eight Investments to your colleagues, influencers and decision makers using this Presentation.
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4. Like, comment, share and tag! On social media, please use #8Investments and content from the Social Media Toolkit.
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Post 1: I/We endorse the #8Investments that work for physical activity! Everyone has a role to play to get our nations more active – what will you do? #timetoact #BeActive @ISPAH @WHO
Post 2: Together, we can beat #NCDs by supporting and TAKING ACTION on the @ISPAH #8Investments that work for physical activity! Read, SHARE, ENDORSE & FEEDBACK
For all posts, use #8Investments. Please also tag ISPAH on our social platforms.
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