Your monthly news & updates from the Physical Activity Alliance |
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Welcome to our comprehensive e-newsletter on physical activity. |
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Register Now - Who Is the Physical Activity Alliance?
The Physical Activity Alliance is excited to continue the great work of the National Physical Activity Society in hosting webinars for physical activity practitioners in public health. Join us, June 16 at 1pm ET, for our 1st webinar, Who is the Physical Activity Alliance?
On this webinar, you will learn about how the Alliance is working to lead efforts to create, support, and advocate policy and system changes that enable all Americans to enjoy physically active lives and our vision for the future of physical activity. Register
Active Transportation
Last week, the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee introduced the INVEST in America Act, their version of the surface transportation bill and It looks great for bicycling and walking. Similar to the recently released Senate Environment and Public Works bill, it includes programs and policies that promote bicycling and walking through significantly increased funding for active transportation infrastructure, improves safety and access, and funds safe routes to school coordinators and requires outreach to rural school districts.
Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act
The Senate recently introduced S.1301 - Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act, sponsored by Senators Brown, Wicker, and Capito. This bill require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to publish updated physical activity recommendations every 10 years based on the latest scientific evidence. More
PHIT Act Introduced in the House
The Personal Health Investment Today Act (PHIT) was re-introduced in the House as H.R. 3109 by Congressman Kind and Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA), Terri Sewell (D-AL) and Darrin LaHood (R-IL) as co-sponsors. This bill will incentivize physical activity by allowing Americans to use pre-tax dollars—flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs)—to pay for health club memberships, fitness equipment, exercise videos, and youth sports leagues. The Senate bill, S.844, was introduced in March. More
ICYMI - The Urgency of Addressing Physical Activity During and After the Pandemic Congressional Briefing
Last month, PAA held a congressional briefing, the Urgency of Addressing Physical Activity During and After the Pandemic in partnership with the Active People Healthy Nation SM Partner Network. Check out this blog post from speaker Ken McLeod of the League of American Bicyclists for a great recap of the event. If you are interested in watching the recording, please see below.
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In the News
Why Physical Education Can’t Be a Casualty of the Pandemic
How Exercise May Help Us Flourish
Regular Exercise May Help Protect Against Severe Covid
How Does Physical Activity Benefit Your Social Health?
Exercise Habits Changed During the Pandemic Researchers Want to Know What Happens Next
How Physical Activity Helps Children Do Better in School, Life
Increasing Your Activity Level Is the First Step to Lowering Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
5 Tips for Staying Active on the Go
How Older Adults Can Regain Their Game After Being Cooped Up for Over a Year
The Longevity Benefit of a Physically Demanding Job
Seven Ways To Combat A Sedentary Lifestyle When Working From Home
How Older Adults Can Get Back into Physical Exercise Following Months of Pandemic Rules
What It’s Like to Prepare for the Paralympics During a Pandemic
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Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Physical Activity |
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The purpose of this section is to provide physical activity resources and education as it relates to equity, diversity, and inclusion. |
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The Pandemic Has Pushed Aside City Planning Rules. But to Whose Benefit?
Poor and Black ‘Invisible Cyclists’ Need to Be Part of Post-Pandemic Transport Planning Too
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How to Find a Gym That's Body-Positive and Inclusive
One place you should always feel included — and that should welcome everyone and every body — is the spot where you choose to move your body.
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Physical Activity Reports, Research, and Resources |
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NEW! Position Statement: Joint Recommendation to Increase Federal Efforts to Promote Physical Activity During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic
Physical activity bolsters immune function and supports coping with stressful life events, but it has declined during COVID-19 pandemic. The Society of Behavioral Medicine and Physical Activity Alliance recommend federal government action to prioritize and fund physical activity research and to coordinate physical activity promotion in multiple sectors, including health care.
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“Waiving” Goodbye to PE: State Law and School Exemption and Substitution Practices in the United States
The importance of schools providing physical education (PE) and promoting physical activity (PA) and the benefits of PA for children are well documented. However, a majority of students do not get the nationally recommended 60 min of
daily PA. Many states grant waivers, substitutions, or exemptions from PE despite
national recommendations.
This study examined the association between state laws allowing for the use of PE substitutions and exemptions and school-level substitution and exemption practices.
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Physical Inactivity Is Associated With a Higher Risk for Severe COVID-19 Outcomes: a Study in 48,440 Adult Patients
A new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine has found that physical inactivity is linked to worse COVID-19 outcomes.
The purpose of this study was to compare hospitalization rates, intensive care unit (ICU) admissions and mortality for patients with COVID-19 who were consistently inactive, doing some activity or consistently meeting physical activity guidelines.
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"Prescription" to Sit Less, Move More Advised for Mildly High Blood Pressure & Cholesterol
A “prescription” to sit less and move more is the optimal first treatment choice for reducing mild to moderately elevated blood pressure and blood cholesterol in otherwise healthy adults, according to the new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in the American Heart Association’s journal Hypertension.
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Dangerous By Design 2021
The deadliest metro areas and states for pedestrians have been identified in the newest edition of Dangerous by Design 2021.
Over the past decade (2010-2019), the number of people struck and killed by drivers nationwide while walking increased by an astonishing 45%, even as overall fatalities for drivers and passengers increased by just 3.7%.The most recent years on record (2016-2019) are now the four deadliest years for pedestrian deaths since 1990.
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Delivering Physical Activity Strategies That Work: Active People, Healthy NationSM
Active People, Healthy NationSM is an initiative led by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to improve the health of 27 million Americans by 2027 by increasing their level of physical activity.1 An earlier commentary provided the rationale and an overall description of Active People, Healthy NationSM. A core goal of this initiative is to galvanize action across communities, government and nongovernmental organizations, and institutions to use a set of proven strategies to increase physical activity.
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Physical Activity Webinars from the International Society for Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH)
ISPAH regularly hosts webinars on key issues related to physical activity and health – including most recently a joint ISPAH and WHO webinar series on the “WHO Guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behavior: Translating science to practice”. Details of all previous webinars and links to the webinar recordings can be found below.
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Upcoming Events & Webinars
June 16, 2021 - 1pm ET
Webinar: Who Is the Physical Activity Alliance?
June 22-23, 2021
Future of Health Summit
August 3-4, 2021
SHAPE America Back 2 School Virtual Summit
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October 13-15, 2021
IHRSA 2021
Dallas, TX
October 23-27, 2021
APHA 2021
Denver, CO
November 7-10, 2021
Lifestyle Medicine Conference 2021
Grapevine, TX
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About the Physical Activity Alliance |
The mission of the Physical Activity Alliance (PAA) is to lead efforts to create, support, and advocate policy and system changes that enable all Americans to enjoy physically active lives. |
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