National policy & action plans

National physical activity policy is a formal statement that defines physical activity as a priority area, states specific targets and provides specific strategies or a framework for action

A framework or action plan on physical activity describes the procedures of institutions in the government, non government and private sector to promote physical activity in the population. National action plan may address physical activity alone or as part of a broader agenda e.g. Non communicable disease, CVD, healthy aging, Action plans may originate as government or non government documents but ideally should engage all relevant sectors. This could involve transport, sport, leisure, urban planning, local / regional government, health and education sector.

(adapted from Bull et al 2004)