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KMID : 0858820090260020103
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Journal of Korean Society for Health Education and Promotion
2009 Volume.26 No. 2 p.103 ~ p.117
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Health-enhancing Physical Activity Guidelines for Koreans: the Status and Directions for Revision
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Kim Wan-Soo
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Abstract
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Objectives: There have been no specific as well as evidence-based physical activity guidelines issued on the governmental level. There just have been physical activity recommendations and guidelines released from governmental agencies or organizations as well as individual researchers and these are not consistent, thereby giving the public and even some professionals quite a confusion. As such, this study was aimed to suggest key factors to include when issuing national physical activity recommendations for Koreans.
Methods: Since chronological evolution of modem physical activity recommendations reflects key factors to consider when establishing those recommendations and guidelines, that released for several decades was reviewed.
Results: The evolution was found to be based on the basis of strong evidence from both epidemiological and exercise physiology studies and the key concepts of such evolution were feasibility, efficacy, and safety.
Conclusion: On the basis of three key factors found in the review process, this study concluded that the upcoming national physical activity guidelines should include the following to maximize the outcomes of the efforts which have long been put by the division of physical activity under the ’New Health Plan 2010’. First, guidelines for achieving health benefits (ie, preventing chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancers or weight management) as well as improving cardiorespiratory fitness should be included to enhance efficacy. Second, safety measures should be included to enhance safety. Third, various alternative forms of physical activity should be included to enhance feasibility.
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KEYWORD
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Physical activity, Guidelines, Health benefits, Fitness
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