Benefits of physical activity
Being physically active is important for the health and wellbeing of Australians.
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In fact it is of clear benefit in six of the seven current Australian national health priorities; these are cardiovascular health, cancer control, injury prevention and control, mental health, diabetes mellitus, arthritis and musculoskeletal diseases – the only exception is asthma.
Just as importantly, physical activity provides a range of social, environmental and economic benefi ts and therefore has an important role in the wellbeing of both individuals and communities.
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Active recreation
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Active women
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Coaching and officiating
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Costs of physical inactivity
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Cycling for physical activity
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High performance
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Incidental Physical Activity
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Indigenous participation
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Junior participation
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Less active population groups
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Motivators and barriers in physical activity
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Non-organised sport and physical activity
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Organised sport and physical activity
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Participation of australians aged 15 and over
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Senior participation
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Social trends
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Social trends summary
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Swimming
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Volunteers
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Walking for physical activity
