The document discusses the growing problem of physical inactivity around the world. It notes that less than half of children today are as active as their parents were 20-30 years ago. This inactivity leads to negative health, social, and economic outcomes. The solution proposed is to change the conversation around physical activity and unite various sectors including education, healthcare, urban planning, and technology to integrate movement into everyday life from a young age. Regular measurement of physical activity levels is also advocated to track progress and prioritize successful interventions.
5. A DEADLY CYCLELEVELOFACTIVITY
AGE
KIDS WITH 2 INACTIVE
PARENTS ARE 5.8X LESS
LIKELY TO BE ACTIVE
MAY LIVE 5
YEARS LESS
DRAINS
ECONOMIES
30% OF
CHILDREN
OBESE
SCORES 30%
LOWER ON
TESTS
51% MORE
LIKELY TO BE
DELAYED IN
SCHOOL
EARNS LESS
AT WORK
MORE
SUBSTANCE
ABUSE HIGHERHEALTH
CARECOSTS:
$2,741/YR
LOWER
PRODUCTIVITY
1 WEEK/YR OF
EXTRASICK
DAYS MORE
DISEASE:
3.2 MILLION
DEATHS/YR
6. AN UNDERVALUED SOLUTION
INDIVIDUAL CAPITAL:
IMPROVEMENTS IN:
Social Skills
Initiative
Courage
Leadership
Responsibility
INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL:
IMPROVEMENTS IN:
Concentration
Decision-Making
Attention Span
Grades / Graduation Rates
Executive Function
Problem Solving
ADHD Management
Dementia Management
EMOTIONAL CAPITAL:
IMPROVEMENTS IN:
Self Esteem
Body Image
Mood
PREVENTION / TREATMENT OF:
Anxiety
Stress
FINANCIAL CAPITAL:
IMPROVEMENTS IN:
Productivity
Income
Job Performance
REDUCTION IN:
Absenteeism
Healthcare Costs
PHYSICAL CAPITAL:
IMPROVEMENTS IN:
Joint Mobility
Motor Skills
PREVENTION /
TREATMENT OF:
Type 2 Diabetes
Obesity
Osteoporosis
Colon/ Breast Cancer
Cardiovascular Disease
Smoking
Drug Use
SOCIAL CAPITAL:
IMPROVEMENTS IN:
Community Cohesion
Social Networks
Teamwork
Collaboration
Civic Participation
Safety Support
Gender Equality
ACTIVE KIDS DO BETTER
7. ACTIVE
KIDS
ACTIVE PARENTS,
ACTIVE KIDS
MAY LIVE 5-10
YEARS LONGER
STRONGER
ECONOMY
40% HIGHER
TEST SCORES
MORE
GRADUATES
15% MORE
LIKELY TO GO
TO COLLEGE
EARNS 7-8%
MORE
LESS
SUBSTANCE
ABUSE
LOWER
HEALTHCARE
COSTS
(~$2-3K PER
YEAR)
HIGHER
PRODUCTIVITY
(1 FULL WEEK
OF WAGES
GAINED FROM
LESS
ABSENTEEISM)
LESS
DISEASE
(REDUCED
RISK OF
HEART
DISEASE,
STROKE,
CANCER,
DIABETES)
1/10th LESS
LIKEY TO BE
OBESE
THE OPPORTUNITYLEVELOFACTIVITY
AGE
8. TO BREAK THE CYCLE:
FIRST 10 YEARS
WINDOW FOR IMPACT
12. CREATE EARLY POSITIVE
EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN
ASK 1
INTEGRATE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
INTO EVERYDAY LIFE
ASK 2
UNITE THE FIELD:
A COMMON FRAMEWORK
13. American Alliance for
Health, Physical Education,
Recreation and Dance
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INSIGHT
ACTIVE
KIDS
DO BETTER
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS/
TEACHERS
AUDIENCE
INSIGHT
ACTIVE CITIES
ARE COMPETITIVE
CITIES
MAYORS,
ARCHITECTS,
URBAN PLANNERS
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INSIGHT
EARLY POSITIVE
EXPERIENCES IN SPORT GET
KIDS ACTIVE
FOR LIFE
YOUTH SPORTS
NGOโS SCHOOLS, THE
KID
AUDIENCE
INSIGHT
AN ACTIVE
WORKFORCE
IS A COMPETITIVE
ADVANTAGE
EMPLOYERS
AUDIENCE
INSIGHT
PARENTS SHAPE
EARLY POSITIVE
EXPERIENCES
PARENTS,
ROLE MODELS
FIVE LARGE SCALE SOLUTIONS
ACTIVE
SCHOOLS
ACTIVE
CITIES
YOUTH
SPORTS
ACTIVE
WORKPLACES
ACTIVE
FAMILIES
18. KNOWING WHAT
WORKS
THE IMPACT OF MEASUREMENT
BUILD POLITICAL
PRESSURE
PRIORITISE
EVIDENCE-BASED
SCALING OF
SUCCESSFUL
INTERVENTIONS
MAKETHE CASE
NOBODY LIKES BEING
BOTTOM OFTHE
RANKINGS
IDENTIFY AREAS OF
GREATEST NEED
OPPORTUNITY
SET TARGETS
QUANTIFY OBJECTIVES
MEASURE PROGRESS
CELEBRATE SUCCESS