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Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act Reintroduced
Yesterday, a bipartisan group of lawmakers reintroduced the Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act, a commonsense, cost-saving solution to empower more Americans to invest in their health through physical activity. As Congress works through the ongoing budget reconciliation process, PHIT offers a timely and fiscally responsible opportunity to address rising healthcare costs and improve nationwide access to preventive health solutions.
The bill is led by U.S. Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Chris Murphy (D-CT), and U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), reflecting strong bipartisan support for expanding access to fitness through the tax code. Learn More
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New Resource! Physical Activity Fast Facts
We are happy to share with you this new resource: Physical Activity Fast Facts. This fact sheet highlights key statistics and research on the health, economic, and societal benefits of physical activity. View the Fact Sheet
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CEO Pledge for Physical Activity
The CEO Pledge for Physical Activity is a nationwide campaign inspiring leaders to adopt movement-friendly strategies that enhance employee health and productivity. The Pledge proudly supports the CDC's Active People, Healthy NationSM.
🏢 Are you a CEO, executive director, or organizational leader? Do you care about workplace wellness? Learn More
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Take the Physical Activity and Public Health Specialist Certificate (PAPHS) Course!
The Physical Activity Alliance (PAA) has developed, in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the recommended essential competencies for staff assigned to physical activity efforts that will lead to improved public health. The set has been revised and expanded, in partnership with the American College of Sports Medicine, for the Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist (PAPHS) certification. Learn More
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National Walking Day is April 2!
National Walking Day is celebrated annually, the first Tuesday of every April to encourage people to incorporate more physical activity into their daily routines by simply taking a walk. This year's theme is Walk More. Stress Less. Check out the toolkit to learn more and for ways to promote. More
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National Public Health Week is April 7-13!
Join APHA for the 30th anniversary of National Public Health Week, a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation. More
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NEW Course! Community Physical Activity Leader (CPAL)
The course will train people to become Community Physical Activity Leaders, developing and leading physical activity programs in their communities. Through real-world examples and interactive learning activities, participants will gain the confidence, knowledge and skills they need to design inclusive, safe, and effective programs for individuals of all ages and fitness levels.
Completed as a partnership between Special Olympics, Move to Live More and American Council on Exercise, the course features examples of leaders running programs outdoors, online, in schools, libraries, places of worship and community centers. Learn More
| | | | Test Your Knowledge: The Role of Physical Activity in Schools Read | | | Exercise May Help Patients With Colon Cancer Live as Long as Those Who Never Had It Read | | |
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Support Active People, Healthy NationSM
We are proud supporters of CDC’s Active People, Healthy Nation initiative which aims to get 27 million more Americans more active by 2027. Want to join us in supporting? Learn more. You can also sign up for their monthly newsletter to get access to local success stories, best practices, compelling communications materials, and the latest science and data. #ActivePeople
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SHAPE America 2025 April 1-5, Baltimore, MD More
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SOPHE 2025 Annual Conference April 16-18, Long Beach CA More
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2025 NIRSA Conference & Campus Rec Expo April 23-26, Orlando, FL More
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HFA Fly-In and Advocacy Summit May 6-7, Washington DC More
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2025 ACSM Annual Meeting May 27 - May 30, Atlanta, GA More
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– The Army Is Losing Nearly One-Quarter of Soldiers in the First 2 Years of Enlistment Read
– Fitness Matters More Than Weight for Longevity Read
– Boosting Physical Activity May Lower Dementia, Depression Risk Read
– The 7‑Minute Gentle Workout Is a Low‑Impact Way to Get Fit Read Read
– Physical Activity Linked to Better Mental, Brain Health Read
– Here’s One More Reason to Try to Exercise Read
– These Are the Healthiest Cities in America, New Research Reveals Read
– 10 Incredible Benefits of Running Read
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The Physical Activity Alliance (PAA) is the nation’s largest coalition dedicated to advancing regular participation in physical activity. We use our collective voice to lead efforts that create, support, and advocate for the policy and systems changes necessary to empower people to enjoy physically active lives. We are leading the movement to make physical activity more accessible, frequent, and integrated into the day-to-day lives and health of all people.
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