Welcome to Issue 15 of the Activity Advocate, NCPPA's comprehensive e-newsletter on physical activity. The Activity Advocate includes policy, news, conference and event, organization and research updates all focused on physical activity.
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NCPPA would like to welcome our newest members:
- Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA)
- Suquamish Tribe
- Walden University
We invite you to join us as we advocate for policies that encourage Americans of all ages to make physical activity a regular part of their day.
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The Missing Sound Bite in the Presidential Campaign
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Heisman Trophy Winner: Physical Education Saved My Life
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Youth Sports Participation Is Up Slightly, But Many Kids Still Left Behind
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Too Fat to Fight: Is the Obesity Crisis a National Security Risk?
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Exercise Cuts Cancer Risk, Huge Study Finds
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Finding Success with After School Programs
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Congress: Support, Don't Stymie, Student Health and Nutrition Read
EEOC Issues New Rules for Wellness Programs
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First National Survey of Neighborhood Parks Shows Low Use by Adults, Seniors and Females
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* ACSM's 63rd Annual Meeting, 7th World Congress on Exercise is Medicine
May 31- June 4
Boston, MA
* National Youth Sports Week
July 10th - 16th, Washington, DC
* Your Weight Matters National Convention August 25-38
Washington, DC
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1st Complete Streets Conference,
November 15
Sacramento, CA
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The CEO Pledge for Physical Activity |
The CEO Pledge for Physical Activity is NCPPA's national campaign to encourage
every CEO In the United States and beyond to recognize physical activity as an important
driver of employee health and business performance.
Learn More
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Stay Connected
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EEOC Issues Final Rules on Employer Wellness Programs
On May 17, 2016 the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued two rules specifying how employer-sponsored wellness plans can comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA).
The final rules, which will go into effect in January 2017, apply to all workplace wellness programs.
The ADA final rule can be found here.
The GINA final rule can be found
here
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The EEOC also published question-and-answer documents on both rules. ADA Q&A -
GINA Q&A
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PHIT Act Update
Supporters of PHIT, including several NCPPA members, have achieved an unprecedented level of bipartisan support, including
83 cosponsors (48D-35R). #PassThePHITAct
The Personal Health Investment Today Act (PHIT Act) (H.R.1218 & S.2218) is legislation pending in Congress that would expand the IRS definition of a "medical expense" to include physical activity as a form of prevention. Learn More
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Physical Activity Recommendations (PAR) Sign-On Please see the PAR sign-on letter being sent to the chairmen and ranking members of the House E&C Committee and the Subcommittee on Health. Click here if your organization would be willing to sign onto the letter.
The Physical Activity Recommendations for Americans Act would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish physical activity guidelines every ten years based on the latest scientific evidence.
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Research, Reports, and Announcements
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June Is Men's Health Month
Anchored by a Congressional health education program, Men's Health Month is celebrated across the country with screenings, health fairs, media appearances, and other health education and outreach activities. The purpose of Men's Health Month is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. Learn More
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2016 Project Play Summit
At the 2016 Project Play Summit, 450 leaders gathered to share learnings and discover opportunities to build healthy communities through sport. P
anels explored ways to grow youth access to sport and first lady Michelle Obama issued a direct appeal to stakeholders to close the gap for children from low-income homes. A live-stream audience followed along, with the event trending on social media during the day.
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UFIT USA Taskforce & Launch of the Marseille Declaration
On May 16,
2016, NCPPA participated in two exciting launches (1) the UFIT USA Taskforce Launch and (2) the Global Launch of the Marseille Declaration.
A number of key players in the fitness sector were present for the launches and signed the Marseille Declaration.
Both initiatives are the kick off to a social change movement aiming to
increase fitness opportunities for people with disabilities and by that striving for more inclusion in society. Learn More about UFIT here.
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The 2016 Shape of the Nation™ Report
The 2016 Shape of the Nation™ Report
by SHAPE America - Society of Health and Physical Educators and Voices for Healthy Kids, an initiative of the American Heart Association and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the 2016 Shape of the Nation™ shows most states are dropping the ball on keeping kids active and fit and preparing them for a healthy future.
The 2016 survey and state policy analysis finds areas of both improvement and decline since the 2012 Shape of the Nation. A majority of states have adopted legislation, requirements or guidance for physical education programs, but most do not require a specific amount of instructional time and more than half allow exemptions, waivers, or substitutions. Read
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WHO ARE WE?
The National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity is a diverse blend of associations, health organizations, and private corporations advocating for policies that encourage Americans of all ages to be physically active. NCPPA Policy Agenda
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We want this newsletter to be as useful and informative as possible - so please send us your feedback and suggestions regarding current content and future topics we should address. We look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Ayanna McKnight
Fellow
NCPPA
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