Design and assessment of a school‐based circuit training programme for the promotion of physical activity, fitness and movement competency Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2009 Physical inactivity in NZ children is a major growing public health concern. Recent information from the Ministry of Health (2003) has shown almost a third (31%)…
Enhancing New Zealand cultural visitor experiences Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2009 This report documents the New Zealand Regional Cultural Tourism Workshop programme during 2009. It highlights the key outcomes and opportunities from the workshops with recommendations for…
Secondary Analysis of two Data subsets, Youth and Asian, from the 2006/07 Gaming and Betting Activities Survey - Researcher/Provider Initiated Research 2008/09 Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2009 This project will conduct analysis of the Asian and youth subsets of the 2006/07 Gaming and Betting Activities survey to: identify correlates for risk and protective factors…
A Focus on Problem Gambling: Results of the 2006/07 New Zealand Health Survey Last Publication Date: 02 May 2009 This report presents key findings about problem gambling and gambling-related harm in the New Zealand population, from the 2006/07 New Zealand Health Survey.In particular, the report…
Evaluation of Only in the Club 2008 Last Publication Date: 01 May 2009 "Only in the Club" was an initiative that used a portion of funding supplied by the Ministry of Justice to Franklin District Council for the development…
Powering participation: Successful initiatives to boost sports participation and club membership Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2009 Presents five case studies that detail the variety of approaches selected sports have taken to improve participation and membership. The success factors that emerge from the…
EOTC Leader Training and Qualification Needs: Research Report Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2009 This is a report on research into the training and qualification needs of teachers leading EOTC activities, carried out in November and December 2007. The purpose…
Systematic Review of Drowning Interventions and Risk Factors and an International Comparison of Water Safety Policies and Programs Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2008 Death by drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional death in New Zealand. In 2005, the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) launched the Drowning Prevention Strategy…
Sport NZ: Outdoor Recreation Review Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2008 In 2006 the outdoor recreation sector indicated to Government that a review of the outdoor recreations sector was needed. The sector was described as ‘rudderless’, fragmented…
Health and well-being and family/whanau functioning Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2008 The family environment is an important influence on a wide range of social and health outcomes and there is general agreement that strong families lead to…
