Global Matrix 4.0 physical activity report cards grades for children and adolescents: A comparison among 15 Asian countries and regions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

/Objective: This paper aimed to compare the report card grades among 15 Asian jurisdictions participating in the Global Matrix 4.0, and to explore differences in regional cultural and policy factors related to physical activity behaviors.

Methods

All participating jurisdictions followed a harmonized process to develop a country report card. Ten required common indicators were assessed, including five behavioral indicators (Overall Physical Activity, Organized Sport and Physical Activity, Active Play, Active Transportation, Sedentary Behavior), four sources of influence indicators (Family and Peers, School, Community and Environment, and Government), and an outcome indicator (Physical Fitness). Letter grades, ranging from A+ to F or incomplete (INC), were as

SUBMITTER: Huang WY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9579364 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature