Abstract
In November 2020, the International Society for Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH) published “Eight Investments That Work for Physical Activity”. This document was updated from ISPAH’s 2011 publication: “Non Communicable Disease Prevention: Investments That Work for Physical Activity (2011)” following the “The Toronto Charter for Physical Activity: A Global Call for Action” published in 2010. Along with the “WHO Global Action Plan on Physical Activity 2018-2030”, this is useful as guidance for promoting physical activity. This document emphasized that physical activity promotion will not only improve people’s health, but also contribute to a better society and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) developed by the United Nations. The strategy to promote physical activity is based on a systems-based approach, which recommends measures in eight areas: 1) whole-of-school programmes, 2) active transport, 3) active urban design, 4) healthcare, 5) public education, including mass media, 6) sport and recreation for all, 7) workplaces, and 8) community-wide programmes. This paper outlines the document and introduces its Japanese translation version.
