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Physical activity and health (SPARC)

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 25/08/2006 - 00:53
Physical activity and health (SPARC) - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
The benefits of physical activity on minimising risk of disease and reducing disease morbidity and mortality.
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Institution: 
SPARC
Free tags: 
fitness
behaviour change
Taxonomy upgrade extras: 
--3.20 Walking/health relationship, general
-3 Safety & Health

Pedometer impact on sustained physical activity behaviour (SPARC)

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 25/08/2006 - 00:47
Pedometer review (SPARC)- Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Pedometers, claimed to be novel motivational tools, have recently been used in several physical activity intervention studies and community campaigns.
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Institution: 
SPARC
Free tags: 
physical activity
exercise physiology
Taxonomy upgrade extras: 
--3.20 Walking/health relationship, general
-3 Safety & Health

Outdoor Activities Guidelines for Leaders - Walking and Running (SPARC)

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 25/08/2006 - 00:42
Outdoor Activities Guidelines for Leaders - Walking and Running (SPARC) - Web page
These guidelines are for New Zealand outdoor leaders, including volunteer and employed instructors, aspiring instructors, teachers, youth group leaders, club trip leaders, and guides.
Region (NZ): 
National level
Topics: 
Marketing
Institution: 
SPARC
Free tags: 
recreational walking
training
Taxonomy upgrade extras: 
--4.04 NZ-wide walking-promotion material
-4 Marketing

Older adults (SPARC Facts)

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 25/08/2006 - 00:10
Older adults (SPARC) - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Older Adults contains the current compiled facts and figures about how active and inactive older adults are in their leisure time and how active they want to be.
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Institution: 
SPARC
Free tags: 
physical activity
statistics
Taxonomy upgrade extras: 
--3.23 Elder health & walking
-3 Safety & Health

Obstacles to action - backgrounder (SPARC)

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 25/08/2006 - 00:05
Obstacles to action - backgrounder (SPARC) - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
The study was based on a joint SPARC/Cancer Society survey undertaken in 2003 and was conducted by ACNielsen.
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Institution: 
SPARC
Free tags: 
disease prevention
statistics
Taxonomy upgrade extras: 
--3.27 Physical activity
-3 Safety & Health

No exceptions (SPARC)

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 24/08/2006 - 23:51
Strategy and implementation plan 2005-2009
No exceptions (SPARC) - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
The No Exceptions Strategy is intended to guide the strategies and actions of all agencies involved in the provision of physical recreation and sport op
Topics: 
Policy
Recreation
Health
Institution: 
Government Department
SPARC
Free tags: 
recreational walking
active living
Taxonomy upgrade extras: 
-1 Policy
--1.12 Implementation of Govt Strategy

The New Zealand physical activity questionnaires (SPARC)

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 24/08/2006 - 23:42
Report on the validation and use of the NZPAQ-LF and NZPAQ-SF self-report physical activity survey instruments.
The New Zealand physical activity questionnaires (SPARC) - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
(Sport and Recreation New Zealand) and the Minis
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Institution: 
Ministry of Health
SPARC
Free tags: 
evaluation
research
Taxonomy upgrade extras: 
--3.20 Walking/health relationship, general
-3 Safety & Health

Medical conditions and physical activity (SPARC)

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 24/08/2006 - 23:28
Medical conditions and physical activity (SPARC) - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
The information in this leaflet contains a few broad recommendations relating to specific medical conditions.
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Institution: 
SPARC
Free tags: 
active living
Taxonomy upgrade extras: 
--3.26 Walking & therapy
-3 Safety & Health

Marketing and Public Relations (SPARC)

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 24/08/2006 - 23:01
Marketing and Public Relations (SPARC) - PDF file
Marketing, as a business philosophy and a series of techniques, has much to offer the world of sport, fitness and leisure.
Author(s):
SPARC
Region (NZ): 
National level
Topics: 
Marketing
Institution: 
SPARC
Free tags: 
behaviour change
mass media campaign
Taxonomy upgrade extras: 
--4.02 Behaviour change marketing methodologies - NZ
-4 Marketing

Investing in recreation - guidelines for national recreation organisations (SPARC)

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 24/08/2006 - 22:56
Investing in recreation - guidelines for national recreation organisations (SPARC) - Web page
Web page.
Topics: 
Policy
Recreation
Health
Institution: 
Government Department
SPARC
Free tags: 
guidelines
Taxonomy upgrade extras: 
-1 Policy
--1.12 Implementation of Govt Strategy

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Living Streets Aotearoa is the New Zealand organisation for people on foot, promoting walking-friendly communities. We are a nationwide organisation with local branches and affiliates throughout New Zealand.

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