Results from Ireland North and South's 2022 report card on physical activity for children and adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Ireland North and South Report Card on Physical Activity (PA) for Children and Adolescents aims to monitor progress in PA participation across a range of internationally established indicators.

Methods

Data were collated for 11 indicators and graded following the harmonised Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance report card process. Six representative studies (sample size range n = 898 to n = 15,557) were primarily used in the grading, with many indicators supplemented with additional studies and reports. Data collected since the implementation of COVID-19 public health measures in March 2020 were excluded.

Results

Grades were awarded as follows: 'Overall physical activity', C-; 'Organised Sport and Physical Activity', C; 'Active Play', INC; 'Sedentary Beh

SUBMITTER: Carlin A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10762465 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature