About SPAG

The Singapore Physical Activity Guidelines (SPAG) is a set of revamped guidelines for physical activities. The guidelines are designed as a national reference point for policymakers and practitioners involved in promoting physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour, and also caters to the general community to educate themselves and learn simple but practical tips to get started and strive towards meeting the physical activity recommendations. Applying practical tips into daily life and build towards an active lifestyle, one step at a time regardless of life stage and level of readiness.

Adopting the best practices from the WHO Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour, SPAG seeks to provide public health recommendations for children, youths, adults and older adults on the amount of physical activity (Frequency, intensity, and duration) required to achieve significant health benefits and mitigate health risks.

SPAG is jointly developed by a committee of experts from medical, health promotion, sport and research fields, chaired by representatives from Sport Singapore and Health Promotion Board.