Active Healthy Kids Philippines

⏰ Reminder to all Global Matrix Report Card teams: the abstract submission deadline for ASPA Conference 2026 is July 5 — just three days away!
Submit your Report Card poster abstract now, even if you can't join us in Hong Kong in person. We'll arrange for every submitted poster to be displayed at the conference, giving all participating countries visibility during the Global Matrix 5.0 Launch event.
How to submit: Follow the guidelines for "Scientific or Research Abstracts" and select "Global Matrix Report Card Abstract (poster only)" during the submission process.
Abstract guidelines & submission: https://aspactivity.org/conference-2026/abstract-information/abstract-submission-guidelines/

New Publication! 📢

As Ghana continues to urbanize and children’s daily movement patterns evolve, understanding physical activity behaviours and supports has become increasingly important, particularly given persistent gaps in disability-inclusive surveillance in many low- and middle-income countries. 🏃‍♀️📉 A new paper by Sofo et al., published in BMC Public Health, presents findings from the 2025 Ghana Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents, providing an updated assessment of physical activity behaviors, supports, and surveillance systems across the country.

Led by members of Ghana's Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance Report Card team, the study graded 10 indicators using the AHKGA Global Matrix 5.0 framework. Results showed strengths in Sedentary Behavior (B+) and Active Transportation (B), but Overall Physical Activity received a grade of D−, with only 25% of children and adolescents meeting the benchmark. Low grades for School (D) and Community & Environment (D−), along with substantial evidence gaps for children and adolescents with disabilities and/or chronic conditions, highlight important opportunities for action. 🌍📊

📖 Read the full paper: 👉 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-026-27777-4.
📖 Read the blog post: 👉 https://www.activehealthykids.org/2026/06/26/ghanas-2025-physical-activity-report-card-children-adolescents-and-cawd/

Lubhang tumaas ang mga Pilipinong edad 10 hanggang 19 ang hindi sapat ang physical activity na isang risk factor para sa noncommunicable diseases, batay sa datos ng DOST-FNRI.

The World Health Organization defines insufficient physical activity among teens as lacking at least 60 minutes a day of “moderate-to-vigorous intensity of mostly aerobic exercises” throughout the week. https://tinyurl.com/mt5ymavd

April 6 was World Physical Activity Day! 🌎 🏃‍➡️

The World Health Organization recommends at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity daily on average in children and youth aged 5-17years. But globally, only 27-33% are meeting that goal.

Let’s get kids moving through play, sports, and active transportation!

Today is World Day of Physical Activity, and there has never been a better time to celebrate the power of movement. Whether it’s a brisk walk, a yoga session, or a high-intensity workout, every minute counts toward a healthier, more vibrant life.

Physical activity isn't just about fitness; it's about mental clarity, longevity, and staying connected to the world around us. In our fast-paced lives, taking time to move is one of the best investments we can make for our long-term well-being.

How are you moving today?
* 🚶‍♂️ A 30-minute walk in the fresh air?
* 🧘‍♀️ Finding balance with a morning stretch?
* 🏋️‍♂️ Hitting a new personal best in the gym?

Let’s encourage each other to stay active and keep Philippines (and the world!) moving.

Drop a comment below and share your favorite way to stay active! 👇

The recording of the webinar “From Partnership to Practice: Building Collaborative Research with Special Olympics Programs” is now available online. The session introduced a new webinar series aimed at strengthening collaboration between researchers and Special Olympics programs to support inclusive research and program development in sport, health, and education.

The webinar featured perspectives from Special Olympics staff, academic leaders, and athlete representatives, highlighting the importance of collaborative approaches to research that support inclusive sport opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities. The recording can be viewed at: https://tinyurl.com/IFAPA-SOIWebinar1

The next webinar in the series, “Building Collaborative Sport Research with Special Olympics Programs,” will take place on May 22, 2026, at 09:00 AM (ET). The session will focus on opportunities for sport-related research partnerships and practical collaboration between researchers and Special Olympics programs.

Registration for the upcoming webinar is available at:
https://specialolympics.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1Hp1d8EmTFyYtUZVr7ubVg #/registration

For further information, contact: [email protected]
https://ifapa.net/recording-available-and-next-webinar-announced-in-special-olympics-research-series/

Global Matrix 5.0 launch will be in Hong Kong this December 2026!

We will launch the 2026 Philippine Report Card in November, a month before the global launch.

Watch this space.

🎉 The news is out — it’s official!

The Global Matrix 5.0 will be launched at the Asia-Pacific Society for Physical Activity (ASPA) Conference 2026!

📅 December 2–4, 2026
📍 Hong Kong Metropolitan University

More information will be shared over the coming months — but for now, be sure to save the date!

Also check out ASPA's website: https://aspactivity.org/