Part
2: Annex: Completed PATs from seven countries
Scientific
publication
on the development of the PAT Journal of Physical
Activity and Health, 2014, 11: p. 233-240
Scientific
publication "Turning the tide: national policy approaches to
increasing physical activity in seven European countries"
British Journal of Sports Medicine doi:10.1136/bjsports-2013-093200
The promotion of physical activity across the life course requires a
multifaceted response across multiple sectors. Country level action on
policy implementation is of great interest and there is much to be
learnt from sharing information and experience about what policy levers
can be used and how to engage and implement action plans across
multiple sectors.
This HEPA Policy Audit
Tool (PAT) provides a protocol and method for a detailed compilation
and communication of country level policy responses on physical
inactivity. It is structured around a set of 17 key attributes
identified as essential for successful implementation of a
population-wide approach to the promotion of physical activity across
the life course. Completing the tool can foster collaboration between
different government departments and other organizations interested in
HEPA. It can provide a catalyst for greater communication and joint
strategic planning and actions and foster improved collaboration across
sectors for future policy development and implementation.
