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Published on: March 7, 2019
[Research illuminating the guidelines for physical activity in Canada: Introduction]
Mark S Tremblay1, Roy J Shepard, Lawrence R Brawley
1Institut de recherche du Centre hospitalier pour enfants de l'est de l'Ontario, pièce 0005, Canada. mark.tremblay@statcan.ca
Summary
Canada
Area of Science:
- Physical activity sciences research.
- Exercise physiology and public health guidelines.
Context:
- Canada's initial physical activity guides for adults (1998), older adults (1999), and children/youth (2002) were released by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP).
- Significant advancements in physical activity sciences have occurred since the initial guideline publications.
Purpose:
- To review current research in physical activity sciences.
- To determine if existing Canadian physical activity guidelines require revision or renewal.
- To provide context for subsequent papers on guidelines, outcomes, and surveillance.
Summary:
- This paper introduces a journal supplement focused on updating Canada's physical activity guidelines.
- It outlines the chronology, purpose, and scope of the review.
- It discusses the role of guidelines in achieving biological, psychological, and behavioral outcomes.
Impact:
- Informs the need for updated physical activity guidelines based on scientific evidence.
- Supports evidence-based public health recommendations for physical activity.
- Facilitates ongoing measurement and surveillance of physical activity in Canada.
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