Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance Global Matrix 5.0 Preparation Workshop

Purpose: To discuss planned modifications and provide a tutorial and guidance to countries/jurisdictions that are interested in participating in the Global Matrix 5.0.

Learning Objective 1: Provide an overview of the Report Card development process.

Learning Objective 2: Review the definitions and benchmarks for the 10 key physical activity indicators used in the Global Matrix project and discuss modifications.

Learning Objective 3: Propose a methodology for the Global Matrix 5.0 with respect to including elements of equity, diversity, and inclusion data (e.g., stratification of data by sex, disability, other under-represented groups).

Learning Objective 4: Discuss the challenges, timelines, funding, mentorship, and benefits of participating in the Global Matrix 5.0.

Target Audience: Researchers, leaders, practitioners, decision-makers from countries/jurisdictions interested in participating in the Global Matrix 5.0.

Organization and Method of Presentation: Using standardized definitions and benchmarks, the Active Health Kids Global Alliance (AHKGA)’s Global Matrix initiative, follows a transparent and harmonized approach in developing Country Report Cards. Each country/jurisdiction Report Card assigns grades to ten common indicators related to physical activity for children and youth. The Report Card development methodology empowers teams of experts within each country/jurisdiction to follow the harmonized process and evaluate the best available evidence before assigning grades to each of the ten indicators of physical activity, following a standardized grading rubric. Since 2014, AHKGA has held 4 iterations of the Global Matrix with increasing numbers, diversity in development indices, and geographical locations of participating countries/jurisdictions. Each iteration of the Global Matrix has typically been followed by an evaluation and modifications to improve the rigor in and harmonization of the process for future initiatives. Planning for future Global Matrices is deliberate, and involves comprehensive proactive consultations. Led by AHKGA, this interactive workshop will combine didactic short presentations, guided and open brainstorming, small group discussions, and question and answers.