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National Consultations on Physical Activity Guidelines. PARC Symposium March 22, 2011. Background. Canada’s Physical Activity Guides, developed in partnership with the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP), distributed since 1998 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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National Consultations on Physical Activity Guidelines
PARC Symposium
March 22, 2011
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Background
• Canada’s Physical Activity Guides, developed in partnership with the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP), distributed since 1998
• Evidence review and scientific consensus process led by CSEP, funded by PHAC, completed in 2010
• Release of WHO Global Recommendations on Physical Activity and Health in 2010
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ConsultationsFace-to-face roundtablesWho? • Over 130 participants, representing PT governments, professional
associations, non-governmental organizations
Where? • 8 roundtable sessions across Canada (Ottawa, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Toronto,
Halifax)
Why?• Inform content updates for physical activity guidelines
• CSEP’s proposed wording• Additional related content
• Suggest how best to communicate the PAGs to Canadians• To whom?• How?
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ConsultationsOnline questionnaireWho? • 824 responses (734 English, 90 French)
Sought input on:• Current guides• Additional content• International alignment• Priority target audiences (intermediaries, general public)• Information sources, content, format
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Key Findings• Plain language (“Simple can’t be simple enough”)
• Policy development / systems change (“Guidelines alone aren’t enough to inspire behaviour change”)
• Role of PHAC and other stakeholder organizations (PHAC as “convenor”)
• Cultural relevance (“One-size fits all approach doesn’t work”)
• Communication vehicles and channels (A mix of traditional outreach and novel approaches)
• Integration into “daily routine” and the importance of “fun”
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Key Findings
Priority “intermediary” groups:• Schools• Health professionals
Others:• Governments• Workplaces• Community organizations• Non-governmental organizations
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Key findings
Priority population groups from general public
1st response 2nd response
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Key Findings
Physical activity information sources• Google• Internet• PHAC• Non-governmental organizations• Fitness leaders/centres
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Key Findings
Communicating with 5-17 year olds
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Key Findings
Communicating with 18-64 year olds
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Key Findings
Communicating with 65+ year olds
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Updates / Next Steps• Updated information and tips on PHAC website
– Links to guidelines on CSEP’s website
• Consultation reports:– Roundtable reports sent to participants (Fall 2010)– Online consultation summary sent to participants (Winter
2011)– Synthesis report to be posted on PHAC website (Spring 2011)
• Exploring options for resource/tool development
• Ongoing support for research in gap areas– Preschool-aged children (0-5 years)– People with disabilities– Pregnant women– Sedentary behaviour– Physical activity and weight loss
Comments? Questions?
Sophie SommererSenior Policy AnalystHealthy Living Unit, Centre for Health PromotionPublic Health Agency of [email protected]
For more information, visit www.publichealth.gc.ca