An Evaluation of Policies Promoting Physical Activity among Filipino Youth

Yves Y. Palad (), Roselle M. Guisihan, Maria Eliza R. Aguila, Ralph Andrew A. Ramos and Jonathan Y. Cagas
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Yves Y. Palad: Department of Physical Therapy, College of Allied Medical Professions, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila 1000, Philippines
Roselle M. Guisihan: Department of Physical Therapy, College of Allied Medical Professions, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila 1000, Philippines
Maria Eliza R. Aguila: Department of Physical Therapy, College of Allied Medical Professions, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila 1000, Philippines
Ralph Andrew A. Ramos: Department of Sports Science, College of Human Kinetics, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon 1101, Philippines
Jonathan Y. Cagas: Department of Sports Science, College of Human Kinetics, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon 1101, Philippines

IJERPH, 2023, vol. 20, issue 4, 1-13

Abstract: Government is key to promoting physical activity at the population level through policy. The government was one of the physical activity indicators graded for the 2022 Philippine Physical Activity Report Card based on ten physical activity-related policies. This study aimed to evaluate the scope of the policies and to update these policies. Philippine government databases were searched for policies using physical activity-related key terms. Policies found were evaluated using the Wales Active Healthy Kids scoring rubric. The overall grade was converted to a letter grade based on the Global Matrix 4.0 grading system. The authors analyzed the policies’ scope and implications to practice and policy. Seven additional policies were found. Considering all 17 policies, the government indicator grade is now A- from the preliminary grade of B. The scope covers promoting physical activity mainly through sports participation and active transport among students, student-athletes, persons with disabilities, and the general population in school and community settings. The gap between government and overall physical activity (F) scores suggests the need for a comprehensive physical activity plan promoting various forms of physical activity and reducing sedentary behavior among all Filipino youth and across various settings. Crucial to achieving change is a well-coordinated, whole-of-systems approach to promoting active healthy lifestyles.

Keywords: active lifestyle; disease prevention; government indicator; health promotion; lower middle-income country; sedentary behavior (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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