Building capacity for physical activity research in population health [ 2003 - 2009 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Neville Owen (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Adrian Bauman ,  Prof Stewart Trost ,  Prof Wendy Brown

Brief description The program will focus on the 'diseases of inactivity' and will look at factors like obtaining accurate statistics on rates of inactivity and better statistics on which social groups are least active. It will look at: • the types of activity that are best for different people; • what the best types of exercise programs are; • the types of information campaigns that will be most effective; and • how community amenities and local environments might be used to help people to be active in ways that are more convenient and enjoyable.

Funding Amount $AUD 2,118,560.00

Funding Scheme Capacity

Notes Population Health Capacity Building Grant