NASPE Physical Activity Guidelines
The National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) has
issued physical activity guidelines for infants, toddlers, and
preschoolers.
www.aahperd.org/naspe/standards/nationalGuidelines/ActiveStart.cfm
Head Start Body Start National Center for
Physical Development and Outdoor Play
Resources and ideas to help you bring active play and
meaningful movement to an early childhood program. Parents will also
find activities and tools to inspire creative, movement-based play and
healthy food choices at home.
http://www.aahperd.org/headstartbodystart/
2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for
Americans
The Federal Government has issued its first-ever Physical Activity
Guidelines for Americans. They describe the types and amounts of
physical activity that offer substantial health benefits to Americans.
www.health.gov/PAGuidelines
The U.S. National Physical Activity Plan
is a comprehensive set of policies, programs, and initiatives that aim
to increase physical activity in all segments of the American
population. The Plan is the product of a private-public sector
collaborative. Hundreds of organizations are working together to change
our communities in ways that will enable every American to be
sufficiently physically active.
http://www.physicalactivityplan.org/
Physical Activity Resources for Health
Professionals
Links to key reports and recommendations that serve as the foundation
for addressing physical activity.
http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/professionals/reports/index.html#
The State Indicator Report on Physical
Activity 2010 provides information on physical activity
behavior and policy and environmental supports within each state.
Physical activity, essential to overall health, can help control weight,
reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers, strengthen bones and
muscles, and improve mental health.
http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/downloads/PA_State_Indicator_Report_2010.pdf
North Dakota Action Guide: State Indicator
Report on Physical Activity, 2010
http://www.nspapph.org/images/resources2/state_indicator_reports_2010/PA
State Action Guide North Dakota 4 28 2010.pdf
Data and Statistics
http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/professionals/data/index.html
Physical Activity in Child Care 30 second
Public Service Announcement