Introduction
In December 2003, the Australian Sports Commission engaged the University of South Australia (School of Health Sciences) to conduct research to provide an understanding of the factors influencing young peoples’ involvement in sport and physical activity, and the promotion of the positive benefits of lifelong involvement in organised sport. It was envisaged that the results of the research would contribute to the development of effective strategies to address the growing problem of childhood obesity and increasing sedentary behaviour.
"Between 20 per cent and 25 per cent of Australian children are overweight or obese, with the proportion increasing at an accelerating rate".
Sourced from National Obesity Taskforce ‘Healthy Weight 2008 — Australia’s Future. The National Action Agenda for Children and Young People and their Families’, November 2003.
