Results From Zimbabwe’s 2016 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth
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Date
2016
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Publisher
Human Kinetics
Abstract
Background: The report card was a synthesis of the best available evidence on the performance of Zimbabwean children and
youth on key physical activity (PA) indicators. The aim of this article was to summarize the results from the 2016 Zimbabwe
Report Card. Methods: The Report Card Working Group gathered and synthesized the best available evidence, met, discussed
and assigned grades to 10 indicators based on the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance global matrix grading system. Results:
The indicators were graded as follows: overall PA (C+), organized sport participation (B), active play (D+), active transportation
(A-), sedentary behaviors (B), school (D), family and peers (Incomplete), community and the built environment (F), government
(D) and nongovernmental organizations (Incomplete). Conclusions: Although the majority of children used active transport,
played organized sports and engaged in acceptable levels of PA, most of them did not meet the recommended hours of unstructured/unorganized
play per day. At present, there are limited data to accurately inform the Zimbabwe Report Card therefore
studies employing robust research designs with representative samples are needed. Zimbabwe also needs to prioritize policies
and investments that promote greater and safe participation in PA among children and youth
Description
Open Access Journal Article
Keywords
Advocacy, Stakeholder Engagement, Health, Policy, Sedentary
Citation
Manyanga, T and Mahachi, C et.al. (2016).Results From Zimbabwe’s 2016 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 13 (2), 337-342.