@article{ref1,
title="Results from New Zealand's 2016 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth",
journal="Journal of physical activity and health",
year="2016",
author="Maddison, Ralph and Marsh, Samantha and Hinckson, Erica and Duncan, Scott and Mandic, Sandra and Taylor, Rachael and Smith, Melody",
volume="13",
number="11 Suppl 2",
pages="S225-S230",
abstract="BACKGROUND: In this article, we report the grades for the second New Zealand Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth, which represents a synthesis of available New Zealand evidence across 9 core indicators. <br><br>METHODS: An expert panel of physical activity (PA) researchers collated and reviewed available nationally representative survey data between March and May 2016. In the absence of new data, (2014-2016) regional level data were used to inform the direction of existing grades. Grades were assigned based on the percentage of children and youth meeting each indicator: A is 81% to 100%; B is 61% to 80%; C is 41% to 60%, D is 21% to 40%; F is 0% to 20%; INC is Incomplete data. <br><br>RESULTS: Overall PA, Active Play, and Government Initiatives were graded B-; Community Environments was graded B; Sport Participation and School Environment received a C+; Sedentary Behaviors and Family/Peer Support were graded C; and Active Travel was graded C-. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Overall PA participation was satisfactory for young children but not for youth. The grade for PA decreased slightly from the 2014 report card; however, there was an improvement in grades for built and school environments, which may support regional and national-level initiatives for promoting PA.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1543-3080",
doi="10.1123/jpah.2016-0323",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2016-0323"
}