Australian national study into adolescent physical inactivity
Victoria University (Melbourne) would like to invite you to be a part of an Australian national study into adolescent physical inactivity and the associated health problem.
Physical inactivity is recognised as a major contributor to the health problems suffered by many young people in Australia. Calls for urgent action by the Australian Government and global organisations to increase participation in physical activity to urgently improve the health and wellbeing of persons of all ages in Australia (and throughout the world) have not resulted in the desired health outcomes for Australian adolescents.
Building on prior attempts to address this problem, a more comprehensive approach to increasing physical activity levels by also promoting appropriate gymnasium access, could prove to be successful.
This study will also provide a framework for future investigations on policy options for both child and adolescent participation in gymnasium-based exercise programs and other physical activities.
This study aims to provide policy options that will contribute to increasing the level of physical activity in Australian adolescents, and to support optimal maturation and health and wellbeing throughout life.
You are eligible to complete and submit this online questionnaire if you are the parent or legal guardian of an adolescent whose principle place of residence is in Australia. In this questionnaire, the term 'adolescents' refers to minors who are between the ages of 12 and 17 years.
The questionnaire should take approximately 10 minutes to complete and is available online until 24 November 2012 at 12:00 AM (AEDT).
Complete the questionaire through Victoria University here.
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