TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2016//
TI  - Results from New Zealand's 2016 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth
JO  - Journal of physical activity and health
A1  - Maddison, Ralph
A1  - Marsh, Samantha
A1  - Hinckson, Erica
A1  - Duncan, Scott
A1  - Mandic, Sandra
A1  - Taylor, Rachael
A1  - Smith, Melody
SP  - S225
EP  - S230
VL  - 13
IS  - 11 Suppl 2
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 1543-3080
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2016-0323
ID  - ref1
ER  -