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Youth physical activity and health interventions: Ineffective and ill-conceived action?

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posted on 2023-05-17, 23:17 authored by Casey MainsbridgeCasey Mainsbridge, Karen SwabeyKaren Swabey, Sharon FraserSharon Fraser, Penney, D
This paper directs attention towards the plethora of ongoing health and wellbeing initiatives that seek to address young people’s participation in physical activity and that are underpinned by interests in youth health. Focusing on contemporary developments in the state of Tasmania and throughout Australia, the paper examines these initiatives by highlighting the complexities of health and wellbeing contexts relating to youth physical activity in Tasmania and calls into question the extent to which complexities are acknowledged in these developments. Five assumptions are then identified and problematised in relation to contemporary and future health and wellbeing developments. These relate specifically to: (i) the importance and appeal of physical activity for youth; (ii) accompanying agendas focusing on eating patterns; (iii) the role of physical activity in countering overweight and obesity; (iv) the identification of schools and education as prime sites for health and wellbeing interventions; and (v) the faith placed in ‘health and wellbeing interventions’ as effective responses to current concerns about youth physical activity and health. Issues are raised for professionals and researchers with interests in youth physical activity and health to consider.

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Publication title

Asia-Pacific Journal of Health, Sport & Physical Education

Volume

5

Pagination

133-150

ISSN

1837-7130

Department/School

Faculty of Education

Publisher

The Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation Inc.

Place of publication

Australia

Rights statement

Copyright 2014 Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation

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  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Health education and promotion

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