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Physical Activity -  Information on Current CSEP Initiatives

The CSEP plays a leadership role in may aspects related to physical activity research and guidelines development.

Current projects include:

Advancing the Future of Physical Activity Measurement and Guidelines in Canada

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Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology and ParticipACTION share new research to inform Canadians of physical activity levels required.
Research shows even small increases in activity can bring benefits.

Do you have any questions about this research and what it recommends? 
Please tell us what you think.  We'd like to promote dialogue among CSEP members and colleagues as it will help to guide the next steps toward updating Canada's national physical activity guidelines.

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May 11, 2010

Just published! A thematic series:
Evidence Informing Updates to Canada´s Physical Activity Guidelines
Edited by Mark Tremblay

Articles published on IJBNPA.org:

Methodology    
Process description and evaluation of Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines development
Mark S Tremblay, Michelle E Kho, Andrea C Tricco, Mary Duggan
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2010, 7:42 (11 May 2010)
Link to the CSEP Knowledge Translation summary of this article on this website.

Review    
Advancing the future of physical activity guidelines in Canada: an independent expert panel interpretation of the evidence
Antero Kesaniemi, Chris J Riddoch, Bruce Reeder, Steven N Blair, Thorkild IA Sorensen
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2010, 7:41 (11 May 2010)

Review    
Systematic review of the health benefits of physical activity and fitness in school-aged children and youth
Ian Janssen, Allana G LeBlanc
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2010, 7:40 (11 May 2010)

Review   
A systematic review of the evidence for Canada's Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults
Darren E.R. Warburton, Sarah Charlesworth, Adam Ivey, Lindsay Nettlefold, Shannon S.D. Bredin
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2010, 7:39 (11 May 2010)

Review    
Physical activity and functional limitations in older adults: a systematic review related to Canada's Physical Activity Guidelines
Donald H Paterson, Darren ER Warburton
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2010, 7:38 (11 May 2010)

Review    
Mediators of physical activity behaviour change among adult non-clinical populations: a review update
Ryan E Rhodes, Leila A Pfaeffli
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2010, 7:37 (11 May 2010)

Review    
A systematic review of three approaches for constructing physical activity messages: What messages work and what improvements are needed?
Amy E Latimer, Lawrence R Brawley, Rebecca L Bassett
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2010, 7:36 (11 May 2010)

 


Enhancing the Effectiveness of PAR-Q and  PARmed-X Screening for Physical Activity Participation

Development of Evidence-Based Clinical Physical Activity Prescription Guidelines (CPAPG) for Chronic Disease

Click here to learn more about the initiative to enhance they physical activity (PA) clearance process for Canadians who wish to become more physically active.

 

 
# PAMG Review #

2007 APNM/CJPH evidence-informed review articles.

Download the review articles.

Summary of 2009 International Consensus Conference Kananaskis, Alberta January 14-16, 2009

Previous PAMG Conferences

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# Canada's P.A. Guides #
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Canada's Physical Activity Guides

  • Guide for Adults
  • Guide for Older Adults
  • Guide for Children 6-9
  • Guide for Youth 10-14

Previous research on the Physical Activity Guides

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# PAR-Q Forms #

Link to page with current PAR-Q forms

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