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Move more
You can be physically active in many different and simple ways at any time of day.
Because there’s so much advice online these days it’s difficult to know who to believe.
With this in mind, we have gathered the best available information and tools to help you and your family get more active in more ways every day.
Email ahealthytasmania@health.tas.gov.au for more information.
Please consult a health professional for personalised advice.
What do the experts say?
Expand / Close AccordionThe amount, type and intensity of physical activity you need to do depends on a number of factors, including your age and physical development. The Australian Government has developed the following guidelines for different age groups, which takes these factors into account:
These guidelines are based on the latest scientific evidence.
There are many benefits of regular physical activity, including health, social, emotional and environmental benefits, which vary across age groups.
In Tasmania:
- Around 40 % of Tasmanian children do not get the physical activity level recommended by the Australian Physical Activity guidelines. This rises to 80% of adolescents.
- Around half of adults don't get enough physical activity
- Tasmanian adults spend an average of 37 hours a week in sedentary time
- 65% of Tasmanian children are exceeding the recommendations for screen time.
How can I move more?
Expand / Close AccordionThere are many ways to be move more and sit less every day, such as:
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Active and fun:
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Active travel:
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If you are new to physical activity, have a health condition, or are concerned about the safety of being (more) active, speak with your doctor or health professional about the most suitable activities for you.
What’s available to help me move more and sit less?
Below we’ve gathered information from credible organisations to help you, your family and community move more and sit less.
1 Adapted from national guidelines
For everyone
Expand / Close AccordionAustralia's Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines
This page includes links to guidelines and fact sheets for different age groups, links to brochures, tips and ideas on how to be physically active and evidence reports.
Visit linkExercise and Sport Science Australia website
information and resources for exercise and sport science practitioners, healthcare providers and consumers
Visit linkAUSactive
is the peak national Health and Exercise Industry Association with the largest register of exercise professionals and facilities across Australia.
Visit linkGet Moving Tasmania
find out about physical activity, sport or recreation opportunities to get involved with across the state
Visit linkHealth conditions
Cancer council position statement on physical activity and cancerExercise right Exercise is MedicineHealth Direct
a collection of articles about fitness and exercise, including tips and benefits for getting active for different age groups.
Visit linkFor parents and carers
Expand / Close AccordionBeing Active Matters
includes ideas on how to set up and play a range of active games that can help children to develop essential movement skills like running and catching
Visit linkFamilies Tasmania
a program that trains and supports volunteer peer educators, to promote eating well and being active for families and communities
Visit linkHealthy Kids Toolkit
a collection of key information about eating and physical activity for raising healthy Tasmanian kids
Visit linkFor adults and older adults
Expand / Close AccordionInformation for people at risk of falls
includes tips, safety checklists and assessment tools
Visit linkGet Active Program
A statewide, 10-week program that supports people to be physically active
Visit linkGet active in the North and North-West booklets
Sport, recreation and physical activity opportunities for older adults in the north and North-West Tasmania
Visit linkFor people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities
Expand / Close AccordionDon’t fall for it. Falls can be prevented!
publications about injury prevention of older people in languages other than English
Visit linkFor workplaces
Expand / Close AccordionWorkSafe Tasmania healthy workplaces information
online tools and resources for health, safety and wellbeing, including how to develop and implement a workplace health and wellbeing program
Visit linkFor early childhood services and schools
Expand / Close AccordionHealthy Young People
resources to help Tasmanian secondary schools make healthy choices easy, positive and normal for students
Visit linkFor health, local government and community workers
Expand / Close AccordionClinical practice guidelines
Coronary heart disease and exerciseType 2 diabetes and exerciseFalls prevention resourcesBuilt environment
Does Density Matter? The role of density in creating walkable neighbourhoods Good for Busine$$ Healthy Active by Design Healthy by Design The built environment and walkingPolicies, frameworks and strategic plans
Health and Wellbeing Position PaperBlueprint for an active Australia Working in Health Promoting WaysTraining opportunities
Womensport and recreation professional development workshopsFor pregnancy
Expand / Close AccordionBeing active during and after pregnancy
Being active during and after pregnancy is essential for the good health and wellbeing of both you and your baby.
Visit linkFor people with disability and chronic conditions
Expand / Close AccordionPhysical activity and exercise guidelines for all Australians
Find health, ageing and sport information by health topics.
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