1. Australia
Mass participation

2. Participation over 18s
62% ( 9million ) claim to participate in sport/ physical activity (2007 government stats)
Slightly more men take part in physical activity
65% V 60%
38 % did not meet criteria to obtain health benefits
15% were considered to be sedentary
How does this compare with the UK?

3. Fitness in the over 18s UK Australia
Encounter health problems linked to lifestyle
67% men & 56% of women are overweight
60% of population is overweight
25% of population is obese
21% of population is obese

4. Mass participation rates amongst 5-17 year oldsUK
Australia
70% of boys and girls complete 60mins of mod-vigorous activity most days
Boys do 2.5 hours of activity each day whilst girls do slightly less at 2 hours
As age increases physical activity decreases
17 % boys 14% girls obese
30% overweight

5. Government promotion of physical activity
1976 government developed the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) after the failure of the Australian team in the Montreal games
The ASC promotes excellence and increase mass participation
Creates policy and funds sport

6. Roles of the ASC Raise profile of Australian sport internationally
Manages the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in the development of elite performers
Increase mass participation particularly amongst women, the young, indigenous people sand the disabled
Promote fair play, achievement and self improvement

7. ASC Funding

9. USA UK
Australia