Tag: Policy

Research by PESSFeb 11, 20224:03 pm

policy impact on physical activity in schools – dr liam kelly

What is already known on this topic Physical inactivity is the fourth leading risk factor for premature mortality worldwide. To improve public health and to prevent NCDs, the World Health Organisation (WHO) physical activity (PA) […]

Research by PESSFeb 9, 20224:00 pm

Promoting Participation in Sport through Public Policy – kevin volf.

Population wide studies of sport participation are rare. However, publications released by the European Commission reveal that nearly half (46%) of Europeans never exercise or participate in sport, in spite of the fact that participation […]

Research by PESSMar 19, 20217:00 am

A research-practice partnership for enhancing policy preparedness in physical education – Jenna R. Lorusso

Policy neglect is normative in physical education given the lack of preparation for policy engagement in initial teacher education, continuing professional development, and graduate programmes (Lorusso, et al., 2020; van der Mars, 2019). The consequences […]

Research by PESSJun 9, 202011:08 am

Publication: Development of key policy recommendations for active transport in New Zealand: Multi-sector and multidisciplinary endeavour.

Research Impact: Despite national-level initiatives to encourage active transport (AT) in New Zealand since 2005, rates of AT have continued to decline in most parts of the country, with negative impacts on health and the […]

Publications by PESSJan 7, 20208:00 am

Publication: Book Review ‘Examination Physical Education: Policy, Pedagogies, and Possibilities’

Research impact summary: This publication reviews Trent Brown and Dawn Penney’s book titled ‘Examination Physical Education: Policy, Pedagogies, and Possibilities’. This book brings research on examination physical education together with the intent of critically analysing the research and […]

Research by PESSNov 6, 20198:00 am

Publication: Early Career Professionals’ Role in Advocating, Disseminating, and Implementing the Global Action Plan on Physical Activity

Resarch Impact: In 2018, the World Health Organization launched the first Global Action Plan on Physical Activity (GAPPA) 2018-2030. It is a major milestone for combatting the global burden of insufficient physical activity. Our article […]