@activehealthykids.org

NFP organisation powering the global movement to get kids moving through research, advocacy, and partnerships.

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[@activehealthykids.org @activehealthyk1]

‼️Big announcement‼️
After careful consideration, the AHKGA has decided to relocate the launch event of the Global Matrix 5.0.
The AHKGA remains committed to bringing a impactful Global Matrix 5.0 launch
🔜More details will be shared soon!
https://t.co/05Tt1COZC6

[@activehealthykids.org @activehealthyk1]

This year’s theme aligns strongly with AHKGA’s mission. Promoting #PhysicalActivity is not just about steps, sports, or guidelines — it’s about giving children space to express what movement means in their lives! #WorldChildrensDay

[@activehealthykids.org @activehealthyk1]

This #WorldChildrensDay, we’re amplifying children’s voices and advocating for their right to an active, healthy life—everywhere, every day.
Let’s create a world where all children can participate, be listened to, and thrive. 💙🌍
Learn more at:
https://t.co/lEXPMkq4si

[Sport England @Sport_England]

Sport England's #SocialValueReport25 found that the annual social value of community sport and physical activity is £122.9bn.

It revealed that active lives each year prevented:
📉 1.3 million cases of depression
📉 900,000 cases of back pain
📉 700,000 cases of type 2 diabetes

Equating to £8 billion in direct net savings to the healthcare system through illness prevention, reducing pressure on the NHS.

Learn more: https://t.co/GJNYyyJd6u

[NASPEM @naspem]

We are pleased to announce that NASPEM has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with @activehealthyk1! This partnership will support the missions of NASPEM & AHKGA to promote physical activity in youth all around the globe.

Learn more about AHKGA at: https://t.co/nzSfLX1SHE

[Javier B Sayavera @jbsayavera]

✳️ New article analysing the #GlobalMatrix in Latinamerica

The Global Matrix of Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents in Latin America: trends, successes and challenges in practice and surveillance

@activehealthyk1 @NCDs_PAHO

https://t.co/oRVxXkR8GS

[@activehealthykids.org @activehealthyk1]

Children & adolescents with disabilities (CAWD) have long been overlooked in global physical activity research due to fragmented definitions & poor data.
In the #GlobalMatrix 5.0, we’re embedding CAWD through mandatory data reporting and more!
https://t.co/hDq7UVfkbl

[Lina Majed @MajedLina]

My favorite session for Day 3 of #ISBNPA2025 with Prof Mark Tremblay, president of the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance @activehealthyk1.
It was great to connect with many members and country leaders. See you all again in Mexico!

[Salomé Aubert @SalomeAubertPhD]

And we will also create and host a new webinar to help you with your Report Card development (finding & interpreting data), and anticipate the much we can the writing of the future #GlobalMatrix 5.0 papers!

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New AHKGA board meeting!
☀️Main take home message is that we will be working hard all summer/winter to ensure a successful #GlobalMatrix 5.0 development! ☀️🫠
Strategies to audit of the grades & to promote/communicate the future Global Matrix 5.0 findings are almost ready!

[@activehealthykids.org @activehealthyk1]

Can we change the social climate of #PhysicalActivity in Canada?
Can we motivate people to get active like we motivated them to quit smoking and/or recycle?
To further unpack these questions, @ParticipACTION developed a public-facing report: https://t.co/0gTtlFYCAG

[@activehealthykids.org @activehealthyk1]

Yesterday we celebrated #EarthDay!
Let’s take action to reduce physical inactivity and fight climate change! The @WHO states that shifting to active transportation can significantly reduce air pollution and improve our health.
Learn more at https://t.co/QIApBXZm0f

[@activehealthykids.org @activehealthyk1]

Congratulations to @DrEunYoungLee and Dr Mark Tremblay for receiving the inaugural @JPAHjournal Article of the Year Award for their commentary!
https://t.co/OvjfU4TgQI

[@activehealthykids.org @activehealthyk1]

Congrats to Scotland Report Card team on the release of their COVID-19 Report Card!👏
They analysed & reported the impact of the pandemic on the physical activity & health of Scottish children & adolescents and the policy response to the pandemic.
https://t.co/dQIjziRYfF

[PWP2025 @PWP2025]

Don't forget to submit your abstract and join us in #PWP2025.

We will also have an Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance session.

Check the updates https://t.co/5knzJZdOuM

[@activehealthykids.org @activehealthyk1]

April 6 was World Physical Activity Day!
@WHO recommends that children & adolescents should engage in 60 min of physical activity daily on average.
The #GlobalMatrix 4.0 found that only 27-33% meet this recommendation globally. Let’s work to do better!
https://t.co/aoMMaPVqfz

[HEPA Europe @hepaeurope]

Lithuania Sports University and the @hepaeurope are hosting the 20th annual meeting and 16th conference of HEPA Europe on 17-19 September 2025 in Kaunas, Lithuania 🏃‍♀️‍➡️

Find more information at https://t.co/cUT4J2KRW8 🤝 You're welcome to attend!

https://t.co/cMmZ3SDr1n

[HEPA Europe @hepaeurope]

🚨 Abstract submission is NOW OPEN!
Join us in Kaunas, Lithuania for the 16th HEPA Europe Conference 🇱🇹
📅 17–19 September 2025
💡 Theme: Health Enhancing Physical Activity: Taking Steps Towards Sustainability
📍 Hosted by @LSU_Lithuania
🔗 https://t.co/KGNL9GMY8t
#HEPAEurope

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Thanks for attending our webinar! !
🖥️If you were unable to join, recording & presentation slides are on the member's area of our website - we also shared links and summaries in our last e-blast.
⚠️Report Card leaders, please share these materials with your team members!

[Dr. Mark Bonta, MD, FRCPC @DocBonta]

Why do so many girls drop out of sports by age 13? Dr. Jane Thornton (@JaneSThornton) explores the cultural and physical barriers that push young female athletes away—and what we can do to change it. 🎧 Join the conversation!
🔗 Listen here

#FemaleSports #YouthAthletes #SportsForAll