Physical activity and public health

Physical activity and public health.

Public Health Attention for Physical Activity

Suggested citation for this article: Hansen K. Public health attention for physical activity. Prev Chronic Dis [serial online] 2007 Jan [date cited]. Available from: I would like to thank Sarah Levin Martin and Tammy Vehige for bringing national attention to the need for professional capacity in physical activity public health programs in their letter, " Establishing Public Health Benchmarks fo...

Building Capacity in Physical Activity and Public Health.

As with any new and growing field of study, building capacity for research, teaching, and training remains of central importance. Capacity-building in the Physical Activity and Public Health field is perhaps even more critical, given the few formal doctoral training programs in the field and that we are a hybrid of exercise science, behavioral science, and public health science. This supplement...

Physical activity and public health: the challenges ahead.

Physical Activity and Public Health in Older Adults

Objective—To issue a recommendation on the types and amounts of physical activity needed to improve and maintain health in older adults. Participants—A panel of scientists with expertise in public health, behavioral science, epidemiology, exercise science, medicine, and gerontology. Evidence—The expert panel reviewed existing consensus statements and relevant evidence from primary research arti...