We are delighted to share the news that Dr Vanessa King will be the lead representative for afPE, working at the World Health Organisation health-enhancing physical activity group (HEPA). Physical activity is a key component of physical education, school sport and physical activity
We are very excited to work with colleagues across the globe in partnership and learn from one another about how to implement best practice within each of our cultural settings. In order to meet the ever-changing needs of children and young people, it’s essential that research underpins the initiatives we implement, so that we can truly make a difference to children’s attitudes, behaviours and motivations to take part in physical education, school sport and physical activity.
We are delighted to work in collaboration with HEPA to help contribute to the following objectives:
1. Foster interdisciplinary communication and knowledge exchange between researchers, practitioners and policy-makers. 2. Facilitate sharing of experiences and best practice in HEPA promotion. 3. Contribute to the development of multisectoral and intersectoral policies and strategies for HEPA. 4. Strengthen collaboration within and between sectors to advance HEPA research, practice and policy. 5. Provide capacity-building opportunities for researchers, practitioners and policy-makers to strengthen the skillset of the HEPA workforce. 6. Deliver and support advocacy actions for the creation and maintenance of supportive social, physical and policy environments for HEPA. 7. Provide a strong voice for the HEPA agenda
If you would like to find out more about this, please do get in touch: Dr Vanessa King Vanessa.king@afpe.org.uk
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