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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Happy National Physical Fitness and Sport Month!
Each year, the White House recognizes May as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, a time to encourage everyone to make daily physical activity a priority, to support efforts to increase access to sports opportunities in their communities, and to pursue physical fitness as an essential part of healthy living. For more information and resources on the importance of physical activity and how to be more active check out resources from Active People Health NationSM and Move Your Way®.
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REGISTER NOW! The Urgency of Addressing Physical Activity During and After the Pandemic Congressional Briefing
Join us for a Congressional Briefing, the Urgency of Addressing Physical Activity During and After the Pandemic, on Monday, May 10 at 3 p.m. ET sponsored by the Active People Healthy NationSM Partner Network and the Physical Activity Alliance.
Speakers to include Dr. Rachel Levine, Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and Mark Fenton, Adjunct Associate Professor, Friedman School of Nutrition Science & Policy, Tufts University.
Physical Activity for Preschoolers During the COVID Pandemic
The Physical Activity Alliance is proud to have recently released its first position paper Physical Activity for Preschoolers During the COVID Pandemic. This document is intended to provide guidance for parents and a wide range of professionals whose actions can influence young children’s physical activity behavior.
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In the News
A Proclamation on National Physical Fitness And Sports Month, 2021
Regular Exercise May Help Protect Against Severe Covid
How Does Physical Activity Benefit Your Social Health?
Reduce Risk of Severe COVID With Regular Activity, Study says.
Sport and Physical Activity Are the Low-cost, High-impact Tool for Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds, and Resilient Communities
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NEW! Congressional Physical Activity Challenge
We've challenged Congress to walk the talk. With 400+ participants representing more than 60 congressional offices, the Congressional Physical Activity Challenge is off to a great start. The Congressional Physical Activity Challenge runs April 26 to May 26. Winners are awarded based on individual achievement, office achievement and most office staff participants able to reach the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.
The goals of the Challenge are to highlight the importance of regular physical activity, encourage policymakers to prioritize physical activity and make movement more fun, accessible and inclusive.
Check out the leaderboard to see just how they're doing.
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Why It’s a Problem that Kids Have Been Deprived of Play During the Pandemic
Can Exercise Make You More Creative
Some Mothers-to-be and Doctors Worry About Exercise During Pregnancy. But It’s Really Okay
Vaccinated and Ready to Hit the Gym? Here’s How to Assess the Risks
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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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Running While Black: A Distinctive Safety Concern and Barrier to Exercise in White Neighborhoods
In this timely commentary, the unique personal perspectives and internal dialogue of Black exercisers while navigating predominantly White neighborhoods, particularly those of higher socioeconomic status are discussed.
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Walking Towards Justice: Addressing Ableism in Your Built Environment
This webinar from America Walks explores the how individual, organizational, and institutional privilege intentionally and unintentionally creates barriers to the safe, accessible, and equitable spaces to walk and move that we all aspire to create.
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Physical Activity Reports, Research, and Resources |
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New Study! 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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New Publication Features CPSTF-Recommended Strategies to Increase Physical Activity
A new commentary in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health describes strategies proven to increase physical activity and outlines factors to consider when selecting strategies to match community needs.
The strategies are based on he Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommendations and supported by the Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee.
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Report: 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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Built Environment in Programs to Promote Physical Activity Among Latino Children and Youth Living in the United States and in Latin America
To prevent obesity among Latino youth in the United States and Latin America, it is necessary to understand the specific context and interplay of physical activity (PA) and the built environment (BE). This paper aims to advance the research agenda of BE and PA for obesity prevention in Latin America and among Latino youth in the United States
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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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Operationalizing and Testing the Concept of a Physical Activity Desert
Children living in a “no park” zone were less active than their counterparts who lived near a park.
This study contributes preliminary conceptual and operational definitions of “physical activity desert.” Future studies of physical activity deserts should be undertaken in larger and more diverse samples.
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Upcoming Events & Webinars
May 10, 2021 - 3pm ET
The Urgency of Addressing Physical Inactivity During and After the Pandemic Congressional Briefing
May 10-14, 2021
Move United - Education Conference
June 1-5, 2021
ACSM 2021
Virtual
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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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