Physical Activity - General
- Shape of the Nation Report Released
The National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) and the American Heart Association have released the 2006 Shape of the Nation Report: Status of Physical Education in the USA. The complete report, including mandates, executive summary, state policies and profiles, as well as the press release are available at:
www.aahperd.org/naspe/ShapeOfTheNation/
- VERB - Social Marketing Campaign to Promote Physical Activity for Tweens
This national, multicultural, social marketing campaign coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourages tweens (ages 9-13) to be physically active every day. The campaign combines paid advertising, marketing strategies, and partnership efforts to reach the distinct audiences of tweens and adults/influencers. Resources and materials are available to download on the site.
www.cdc.gov/youthcampaign/index.htm
- 101 Tips for Family Fitness Fun
The National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) have released a brochure with 101 suggestions for getting more physically active to remind parents that children learn by example: if parents enjoy and participate in physical activity, so will their children! To receive a free copy of 101 Tips for Family Fitness Fun in English and Spanish and information about bulk rate costs, email Janice Lee-Beverly of NASPE at: jlee-beverly@aahperd.org. To purchase copies, call 1-800- 321-0789. Stock number is 304-10322.
- President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
The website of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports has information on health, physical activity, fitness and sports. You can find out about the Council and its work, view publications, and link to the resources of other government agencies as well as to health and fitness organizations.
www.fitness.gov
The 50th Anniversary of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, presents an opportune time to bring more visibility to the importance of physical activity, fitness, and sports for improving and maintaining health. The President's Challenge website has resources for children, adults, seniors and educators.
www.presidentschallenge.org/
- The Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
This is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to promoting physical activity in California. Visitors can take the Governor's Challenge, find information about physical activity opportunities, locate parks in their area and get physical activity tips.
www.CalGovCouncil.org
- The National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity
This website provides news updates twice each month on NCPPA activities, new research and reports, funding opportunities, news stories featuring physical activity and related issues, and upcoming events. You can also sign up for the monthly Activity Advocate, which covers policymaking on physical activity and related issues at the state and national level.
www.ncppa.org/email_news_signup.asp
- GoGirlGo!® Program
The goal of the GoGirlGo!® Program is to maximize the use of sport/physical activity as an educational intervention and social asset in order to enhance the wellness of girls as they navigate between childhood and early womanhood. Sponsored by the Women's Sports Foundation, this program promotes physical activity for girls in a number of ways.
www.gogirlgo.com/
Check out the "Free Materials" page for resources available for your program:
www.kintera.org/htmlcontent.asp?cid=43148
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