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Global matrix 3.0 physical activity report card grades for children and youth: results and analysis from 49 countries

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dc.contributor.authorAubert, S.
dc.contributor.authorBarnes, J.D.
dc.contributor.authorAbdeta, C.
dc.contributor.authorNader, P.A.
dc.contributor.authorSchranz, N.
dc.contributor.authorTremblay, M.S.
dc.date.issued2018
dc.descriptionData source: Supplementary material, https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2018-0472
dc.description.abstractBackground: Accumulating sufficient moderate to vigorous physical activity is recognized as a key determinant of physical, physiological, developmental, mental, cognitive, and social health among children and youth (aged 5-17 y). The Global Matrix 3.0 of Report Card grades on physical activity was developed to achieve a better understanding of the global variation in child and youth physical activity and associated supports. Methods: Work groups from 49 countries followed harmonized procedures to develop their Report Cards by grading 10 common indicators using the best available data. The participating countries were divided into 3 categories using the United Nations' human development index (HDI) classification (low or medium, high, and very high HDI). Results: A total of 490 grades, including 369 letter grades and 121 incomplete grades, were assigned by the 49 work groups. Overall, an average grade of "C-," "D+," and "C-" was obtained for the low and medium HDI countries, high HDI countries, and very high HDI countries, respectively. Conclusions: The present study provides rich new evidence showing that the situation regarding the physical activity of children and youth is a concern worldwide. Strategic public investments to implement effective interventions to increase physical activity opportunities are needed.
dc.identifier.citationJournal of Physical Activity and Health, 2018; 15(S2):251-273
dc.identifier.doi10.1123/jpah.2018-0472
dc.identifier.issn1543-3080
dc.identifier.issn1543-5474
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11541.2/135500
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherHuman Kinetics
dc.rightsCopyright 2018 Human Kinetics
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2018-0472
dc.subjectglobal comparison
dc.subjectsedentary behavior
dc.subjecthealth promotion
dc.subjectinternational
dc.subjectsport
dc.subjectactive transportation
dc.titleGlobal matrix 3.0 physical activity report card grades for children and youth: results and analysis from 49 countries
dc.typeJournal article
pubs.publication-statusPublished
ror.mmsid9916247807801831

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