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<p>The importance of physical activity across the life-course is highlighted in the
<em>United Kingdom Chief Medical Officers’ Physical Activity Guidelines</em> published
in September 2019, including: good physical and mental development in childhood, prevention
and management of health conditions in adulthood and maintaining functionality in
later years. A copy of the Guidelines is attached.</p><p>Public Health England (PHE)
promotes physical activity across the life course, including: resources for healthcare
professionals through the Moving Healthcare Professionals Programme; public campaigns
such as ‘Change4Life’ and ‘One You’, including digital behaviour change tools such
as Couch to 5K; resources for schools, such as the ‘What works in schools and colleges’
guide; and resources for local areas such as the physical activity data tool.</p><p>PHE
partners with many voluntary sector partners to promote the benefits of exercise,
including supporting the new ‘We are undefeatable’ campaign by 16 health charities
which aims to support people living with long-term conditions to get more active.</p><p>
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