<P>This section covers:<ul><li>Road safety pamphlets relating to pedestrian safety</li><li>Accident statistics</li><li>Reports and proposals for safety improvement</li><li>Safety strategies</li><li>Case studies and reports related to accident prevention</li><li>Case studies and reports related to street crime and perception of crime</li></ul></P>
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Physical activity for mental wellbeing (SPARC)- Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
There is increasing research into the relationship between physical activity and mental health.Institution:
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Physical activity and health (SPARC)
Submitted by administrator on Fri, 25/08/2006 - 00:53Physical activity and health (SPARC) - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
The benefits of physical activity on minimising risk of disease and reducing disease morbidity and mortality.Institution:
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Pedometer impact on sustained physical activity behaviour (SPARC)
Submitted by administrator on Fri, 25/08/2006 - 00:47Pedometer review (SPARC)- Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Pedometers, claimed to be novel motivational tools, have recently been used in several physical activity intervention studies and community campaigns.Institution:
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Older adults (SPARC Facts)
Submitted by administrator on Fri, 25/08/2006 - 00:10Older adults (SPARC) - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Older Adults contains the current compiled facts and figures about how active and inactive older adults are in their leisure time and how active they want to be.Institution:
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Obstacles to action - backgrounder (SPARC)
Submitted by administrator on Fri, 25/08/2006 - 00:05Obstacles to action - backgrounder (SPARC) - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
The study was based on a joint SPARC/Cancer Society survey undertaken in 2003 and was conducted by ACNielsen.Institution:
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The New Zealand physical activity questionnaires (SPARC)
Submitted by administrator on Thu, 24/08/2006 - 23:42Report on the validation and use of the NZPAQ-LF and NZPAQ-SF self-report physical activity survey instruments.
The New Zealand physical activity questionnaires (SPARC) - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
(Sport and Recreation New Zealand) and the MinisInstitution:
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Medical conditions and physical activity (SPARC)
Submitted by administrator on Thu, 24/08/2006 - 23:28Medical conditions and physical activity (SPARC) - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
The information in this leaflet contains a few broad recommendations relating to specific medical conditions.Institution:
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Get smart with your heart (SPARC)
Submitted by administrator on Thu, 24/08/2006 - 22:34Get smart with your heart (SPARC) - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Being physically active is one of the most important things you can do to reduce your risk of having a heart attack.Institution:
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Safety information for schools - resources (LTNZ)
Submitted by administrator on Wed, 23/08/2006 - 23:55
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The pedestrian and cyclist road safety framework (LTNZ)
Submitted by administrator on Wed, 23/08/2006 - 23:50
Web page. Land Transport New Zealand has developed a safety framework for pedestrians and cyclists.
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About Us
Living Streets Aotearoa is the New Zealand organisation for people on foot, promoting walking-friendly communities. We are a nationwide organisation with local branches and affiliates throughout New Zealand.
We want more people walking and enjoying public spaces be they young or old, fast or slow, whether walking, sitting, commuting, shopping, between appointments, or out on the streets for exercise, for leisure or for pleasure.