2013
NYC Mayor Bloomberg ‘Taking Steps’ to Help New Yorkers Stay Active
THE NEW YORK TIMES– JULY 18, 2013
Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals to hold 2013 Professional Development Seminar
ASSOCIATION OF PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE PROFESSIONALS– JULY 18, 2013
New York City Schools Get Students Active
NY1.COM– JULY 3, 2013
Bloomfield New Jersey set to build bicycle-friendly routes
NORTHJERSEY.COM– JULY 3, 2013
Support the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Act.
ACSM.ORG– JULY 3, 2013
New report from Institute of Medicine supports NPAP redommendations for high quality PE and PA in schools.
INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE– MAY 23, 2013
National Physical Activity Plan Alliance to have exhibit booth at 60th Annual ACSM Meeting
ACSM ANNUAL MEETING– MAY 15, 2013
Arthritis Foundation launches Physical Activity Plan
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION– MAY 15, 2013
Structured recess shown to improve childrens’ physical activity
EDUCATION WEEK– MAY 15, 2013
Every Body Walk! and Roll with the Surgeon General on May 15th from noon to 1pm.
Join Dr. Regina Benjamin, U.S. Surgeon General, and Kathy Greenlee, Administrator of the Administration for Community Living and Assistant Secretary for Aging, for a one mile Walk and Roll around Capitol Hill as part of the Surgeon General’s Every Body Walk! Initiative.
SURGEONGENERAL.GOV– MAY 7, 2013
Toni Still Inspires Our MOVEment: Let’s Get Shaking During Instant Recess® May 7th
PREVENTION INSTITUTE- MAY 4, 2013
Toni Still Inspires Our MOVEment: Let’s Get Shaking During Instant Recess® May 7th
PREVENTION INSTITUTE- MAY 4, 2013
The National Physical Activity Plan Alliance loses one of its founders.
The National Physical Activity Plan Alliance has lost one of its founders, and the physical activity community is now without one of its most creative, energetic, and effective public health leaders. Antronette (Toni) Yancey, a professor at UCLA, lost her battle with cancer on April 24, 2013. She was a member of the small group that initiated the process that led to development of the National Physical Activity Plan (NPAP). She was instrumental in development of the Plan, chairing a group that reviewed drafts of the NPAP to insure that proper attention was given to reduction of disparities in physical activity across racial, ethnic, gender, and geographic groups. She served as a member of NPAP Coordinating Committee and as a member of the NPAP Alliance’s Board of Directors. Toni Yancey was a wonderful person and a powerful advocate for the role of physical activity in public health. She will be deeply missed by everyone associated with the NPAP.
Russell R. Pate
President, National Physical Activity Plan Alliance
MAY 4, 2013
NIH and ACSM Host Conference: Healthy Buildings, Healthy People, and Healthy Communities
HIBR- APRIL 08, 2013
Webinar Announcement: How State Helath Agencies can Support Effective Early Care and Education Initiatives to Meet Physical Activity Guidelines.
ASTHO- APRIL 08, 2013
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services teams up with U.S. Dept. of Transportation.
STREETS.MN- APRIL 01, 2013
Celebrate World Day for Physical Activity on April 6th
AGITA MUNDO- MARCH 29, 2013
13 Things Nations, Cities, Organizations, and Citizens Can Do to Support Walking in 2013
EVERYBODYWALK.ORG- MARCH 26, 2013
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Announces “Opening Day For Trails.” How will you celebrate?
RAILS-TO-TRAILS CONSERVANCY- MARCH 26, 2013
Former Sgn. General Dr. David Satcher pushes for more PA in schools on NBC
NBC NEWS- MARCH 20, 2013
University of Tennessee Study Identifies Keys to More Active Kids
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS- MARCH 13, 2013
Oklahoma City Pushes Policy to Get Kids Active
NEWSOK.COM- MARCH 13, 2013
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services releases Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Midcourse Report – Strategies to Increase Physical Activity Among Youth. Read the report at www.health.gov/paguidelines.
HEALTH.GOV- MARCH 08, 2013
Kaiser Permanente, Safe Routes to School, and National PTA team up to get kids active.
THE SACRAMENTO BEE- MARCH 01, 2013
NPAP Partner AAHPERD teams up with First Lady Obama
AAHPERD.ORG- MARCH 01, 2013
2012
Free outdoor gyms seek to increase population physical activity
USA TODAY- DECEMBER 14, 2012
ACSM Inactivity Forum brings national attention
FORBES.COM- DECEMBER 14, 2012
Utah Senator pushes for more physical activity in schools
DESERT NEWS- DECEMBER 04, 2012
NASPE Releases Shape of the Nation Report
AAHPERD.ORG- DECEMBER 04, 2012
Webinar: How State Public Health Agencies can Sustain and Support the Physical Activity Guidelines. Wednesday January 30, 2013 2:00-3:00 pm ET
JANUARY 24, 2013
Be Active North Carolina Establishes $1 Million fund to Increase Physical Activity
BE ACTIVE NORTH CAROLINA- SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
New report from highlights several U.S. initiatives setting the example for how to increase physical activity.
- Bicycling (and Portland) stars in new global initiative to spur physical activity
BIKEPORTLAND.ORG- SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 - Designed to Move Phyiscal Activity Action Agenda
DESIGNED TO MOVE- SEPTEMBER 26, 2012
Low physical activity seen as threat to national security
MISSION: READINESS- SEPTEMBER 26, 2012
CDC releases New Vital Sign on Walking
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION- AUGUST 7, 2012
- Problem
- Who’s at Risk
- What Can Be Done
- Science Behind this Issue
Upcoming webinar will highlight CDC’s Vital Signs Report on Walking.
AUGUST 2, 2012
New report highlights policies and standards for promoting physical activity in after school programs.
ACTIVE LIVING RESEARCH- JULY 3, 2012
Bipartisan Policy Center calls for educating health care professionals on benefits of physical activity.
AMERICAN MEDICAL NEWS- JULY 3, 2012
Arthritis Foundation calls for efforts to increase physical activity among people with arthritis.
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION- JULY 3, 2012
Future of physical activity and public health brightened by Supreme Court Ruling. Below are links to statements from key public health organizations and friends of the NPAP.
- Statement from American Public Health Association
AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION – JUNE 28, 2012 - Statement from Trust for America’s Health
TRUST FOR AMERICA’S HEALTH – JUNE 28, 2012
American Institute of Architects to hold 7th annual public conference on designing the built environment to increase physical activity. Register today.
DEXIGNER- MAY 17, 2012
Bipartisan Policy Center on Nutrition and Physical Activity releases new report an economic impact of obesity.
- Obesity epidemic threatens to bankrupt the nation
HEALTHCARE FINANCE NEWS – JUNE 6, 2012 - Bipartisan Policy Center Unveils Plan to Improve Nation’s Physical Health and Lower Health Care Costs
THE SACRAMENTO BEE – JUNE 5, 2012 - Lots to lose — How obesity is costing America
THE HILL – JUNE 4, 2012
Dog owners more physically active, according to new CDC study.
HEALTH 24 – JUNE 4, 2012
NPAP partner Active Living Research launches new website with greater access to resources and tools for environmental and policy strategies for increasing physical activity.
ACTIVE LIVING RESEARCH- MAY 15, 2012
Kaiser Permamente awards $6.5 million in grants to build more physically active communities.
MARKETWATCH- MAY 11, 2012
Physical Activity takes center stage in IOM obesity report
- Accelerating Progress in Obesity Prevention
INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMIES– MAY 08, 2012 - Obesity Report Proposes Sweeping Changes In Schools, Communities, Workplaces
KAISER HEALTH NEWS– MAY 09, 2012 - Multiple strategies are needed to help fight obesity, study suggests
USA TODAY- MAY 09, 2012
HBO’s ‘Weight of the Nation’ documentary to air May 14, 2012
HBO– MAY 09, 2012
NPAP’s Dr. Toni Yancey receives CDC’s Community Mobilization Award
MARKETWATCH– MAY 09, 2012
Childhood obesity a threat to national security.
THE PATRIOT-NEWS– APRIL 27, 2012
President’s Council Announces Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
MARKETWIRE– APRIL 27, 2012
May is Exercise is Medicine Month.
THE HOUSTON CHRONICLE– APRIL 26, 2012
New research brief “Promoting Physical Activity through Shares Use of School and Community Recreational Resources” now available from Active Living Research
ACTIVE LIVING RESEARCH– APRIL 12, 2012
Collaborative efforts in Los Angeles bring NPAP Mass Media strategy to action
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL– APRIL 04, 2012
Kansas City recognizes the NPAP as critical element in developing a healthy economy
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL– APRIL 04, 2012
National Recreation and Parks Association announces free webinar for parks and health professionals, and anyone supporting physical activity for health.Thursday, April 19th, 2012.
Is your community a Runner Friendly Community®? The Road Runners Club of America is seeking applicants. Register by clicking here.
ROAD RUNNERS CLUB OF AMERICA– MARCH 28, 2012
Children in low-income neighborhoods with walking and bike trails are more physically active
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL– MARCH 15, 2012
College curriculum teaches National Physical Activity Plan concepts
UA NEWS– MARCH 15, 2012
Healthy neighborhoods equal healthy hearts
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL– MARCH 14, 2012
Creating a More Active America: Dr. Jim Sallis discusses The National Physical Activity Plan
ARIZONA PUBLIC MEDIA-MARCH 13, 2012
Healthy People/Healthy Economy Coalition looks to increase physical activity and decrease health care costs.
WICKED LOCAL NEWTON– MARCH 09, 2012
Minnesota proves benefit of partnerships for improving physical activity and health statewide
ECHO PRESS– MARCH 8, 2012
State-wide effort results in better fitness for California kids
LA TIMES– MARCH 02, 2012
National Bike to School day – May 9th
WALKTOSCHOOL.ORG– MARCH 08, 2012
Bipartisan Policy Center holds forum on worksite wellness
- Bipartisan Policy Center to Hold Forum on Institutions That Impact America’s Eating Habits and Promote Workplace Wellness on February 23 & 24
THE SACRAMENTO BEE– FEBRUARY 21, 2012 - Nutrition and Physical Activity Initiative
BIPARTISAN POLICY CENTER– FEBRUARY 24, 2012
Dr. Jim Sallis highlights NPAP at Nutritional Science Conference
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA– FEBRUARY 29, 2012
Teaching students about physical activity: Suggestions and ideas
NY TIMES– FEBRUARY 08, 2012
$100 ,000 prizes for schools with the most innovative programs to get students active. Enter here.
ACTIVE SCHOOLS ACCELERATION PROJECT– FEBRUARY 05, 2012
West Virginia successfully launches state physical activity plan
WOWKTV– JANUARY 19, 2012
Cupid Shuffle will have seniors and students moving
WVNSTV– JANUARY 19, 2012
American Council on Exercise highlights NPAP in Fitness Industry Vision Report
PR NEWSWIRE– JANUARY 18, 2012
Physical Activity in school linked to improved academic performance
MARRIETTA TIMES – JANUARY 12, 2012
Lack of physical activity bigger problem than obesity
MONTREAL GAZETTE – JANUARY 12, 2012
Georgia state government committed to getting kids fit
HEALTHY KIDS GEORGIA – JANUARY 08, 2012
2011
National Physical Activity Plan partner, the Y, part of effective program to combat diabetes
MARKET WATCH– NOVEMBER 16, 2011
West Virginia prepares to launch State physical activity plan modeled after Nataional Plan
MSNBC– NOVEMBER 11, 2011
National Physical Acitivity Plan a resource for improving military readiness
IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS– NOVEMBER 10, 2011
Strategies from National PA Plan’s Education Sector Impacts Local Schools.
WSLS 10– OCTOBER 26, 2011
International Cooperation is Key to Reversing the Global Obesity Epidemic
AOL HEALTHY LIVING – OCTOBER 25, 2011
Massachusettes schools take National Physical Activity Plan recommendations to heart.
BOSTON.COM– OCTOBER 20, 2011
American Heart Association Praises UN Agreement on Non-communicable Diseases
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION – SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
American College of Sports Medicine announces National Youth Sports Safety Institute
HEALTH CANAL – SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
National Physical Activity Plan Business and Industry Sector Launch CEO Pledge for Physical Activity
THE HERO – SEPTEMBER 14, 2011
International Olympic Committee publishes Consensus Statement on health and fitness of youth.
OLYMPIC.ORG – SEPTEMBER 12, 2011
Road Runners Club of America offers tools to help celebrate the Run@Work Day
ROADRUNNERS CLUB OF AMERICA – SEPTEMBER 8, 2011
United Nations looks to Physical Activity and Sports to combat disease.
AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH – SEPTEMBER 7, 2011
Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation Announces Healthy Playground Makeover Sweepstakes
ENERGY BALANCE 101 – SEPTEMBER 7, 2011
Texas takes the National Physical Activity Plan to heart, having kids walking to school.
US NEWS AND WORLD REPORT – AUGUST 26, 2011
Illinois companies honored for outstanding worksite wellness programs.
PR NEWSWIRE – AUGUST 23, 2011
Los Angeles County passes strongest “Complete Streets” Policy in the Nation
MARKETWIRE – AUGUST 18, 2011
YMCA of the USA plays key role in developing national physical activity standards for afterschool programs.
PR NEWSWIRE – AUGUST 9, 2011
Former Health and Human Services secretaries Shalala and Leavitt part of new bipartisan physical activity policy center.
– National leaders look to Utah for ways to improve nutrition, physical health (Utah News)
– Trends over 5 Decades in U.S. Occupation-Related Physical Activity and Their Associations with Obesity (Bipartisan Policy Center)
AUGUST, 8 2011
Physical Education on the chopping block.
Read about the latest developments in federal legislation related to physical activity in schools.
AAHPERD – JUNE 15, 2011
Decreased physical activity in the workplace accounts for increased body weight in U.S. population.
– Less Active at Work, Americans Have Packed on Pounds (NY Times)
– Trends over 5 Decades in U.S. Occupation-Related Physical Activity and Their Associations with Obesity (PLoS ONE)
MAY 26, 2011
NPAP leaders James F. Sallis, Ph.D. and Judith C. Young, Ph.D.receive top honors from The President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition.
THE SACRAMENTO BEE – MAY 5, 2011
Video: Childhood Obesity: Quality Physical Education as a Solution
“The childhood obesity epidemic in America is a BIG problem. Over the past three decades, childhood obesity rates in America have tripled; and nearly one third of children in America are now overweight or obese. This video focuses on one of the solutions – getting kids moving in school – and explains why Quality Physical Education can play such an important role in ending this epidemic.”
THE SPARK PROGRAMS – MAY 12, 2011
Employers concerned about the health and productivity of workers see the benefits of recess for adults.
HAWAII NEWS NOW – MAY 12, 2011
First week of May is National PE and Sport week.
NASPE – MAY 5, 2011
National Physical Activity Plan serves to inform the National Conference of State Legislatures.
NCSL – MAY 5, 2011
Road Runners Club of America awards for runner-friendly communities.
XTRI.COM – MAY 5, 2011
Virginia Governor to veto legislation requiring physical education for children.
CLARKE DAILY NEWS – MARCH 28, 2011
AAHPERD announces Let’s Move in School
“The goal of Let’s Move in School is to ensure that every school provides a comprehensive school physical activity program with quality physical education as the foundation so that youth will develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to be physically active for a lifetime.”
AAHPERD – FEBRUARY 16, 2011
North Carolina uses the NPAP to help families get active. (PDF)
NC NUTRITION SERVICES BRANCH – FEBRUARY 14, 2011
Concord, NC considers local implementation of the NPAP through “complete streets.”
INDEPENDENT TRIBUNE – FEBRUARY 6, 201
World Health Organization declares regular physical activity is critical in preventing cancer.
WORLD CANCER DAY VIA PR NEWSWIRE – FEBRUARY 4, 2011
Winter weather underscores the importance of regular physical activity for improved academic performance.
POTTSVILLE REPUBLICAN HERALD – FEBRUARY 2, 2011
WHO set to measure link between transport and health.
THE CITY FIX – JANUARY 28, 2011
National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) cites National Physical Activity Plan in promoting community involvement
NASPE – JANUARY 27, 2011
Seven Utah-based companies recognized by American Heart Association as being Physical Activity friendly.
UTAH BUSINESS – JANUARY 26, 2011
Dr. Russ Pate speaks at National Press Club about the National Physical Activity Plan and Childhood Obesity
USC ARNOLD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH – JANUARY 20, 2011
Florida and the American Heart Association push for mandatory physical education.
TAMPA BAY ONLINE – JANUARY 19, 2011
New Canaan, CT public schools embrace National Physical Activity Plan
NEW CANAAN PATCH – JANUARY 12, 2011
2010
The World Health Organization has published Global Recommendations on Physical Activity for Health, which includes physical activity recommendations for specific age groups.
WHO – DECEMBER 10, 2010
National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity (NCPPA) releases NPAP implementation report: Make the Move
NCPPA – NOVEMBER 18, 2010
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services set to launch Healthy People 2020.
To attend the launch or participate via Web streaming, go to:
http://www.healthypeople.gov/2020_reg/register.aspx
HHS – NOVEMBER 18, 2010
Two articles about Dr. Steven Blair’s lectures at Iowa State University:
Lecturer shares research revealing overweight does not indicate unhealthiness
IOWA STATE DAILY – LEA PETERSEN – NOVEMBER 11, 2010
Can you be fit and fat?
IOWA STATE DAILY – LEA PETERSEN – NOVEMBER 10, 2010
A call for health leaders to join the Federal Physical Activity Guidelines Coalition
ACSM – JAMES R. WHITEHEAD – OCTOBER 25, 201
Q&A: What’s the ‘built environment?’
WHYY – TAUNYA ENGLISH – JULY 22, 2010
National Physical Activity Plan featured at West Virginia physical activity symposium
THE CHARLESTON GAZETTE – VERONICA NETT – JUNE 17, 2010
National Public Radio story on physical activity features NPAP White Paper Author Adrian Bauman
NPR NEWS – JOANNE SILBERNER – JUNE 7, 2010
Instant Recess promotes health for adults by making exercise a group activity
WASHINGTON POST – VICKY HALLETT – MAY 27, 2010
Steps to a healthier nation
CNN – MADISON PARK – MAY 5, 2010
National Physical Activity Plan aims to get Americans moving
USA TODAY – NANCI HELLMICH – MAY 3, 2010
New activity plan seeks to put PE back in school
NATIONAL POST – FRANCES KERRY – MAY 3, 2010
National Physical Activity Plan Enlists a Village to Get Us Moving
WALL STREET JOURNAL (BLOG) – KATHERINE HOBSON – MAY 3, 2010
National plan seeks to get Americans moving
CHICAGO SUN-TIMES – NANCI HELLMICH – MAY 4, 2010
