Delivering Physical Activity Strategies That Work: Active People, Healthy NationSM.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Schmid, Thomas L.; Fulton, Janet E.; McMahon, Jean M.; Devlin, Heather M.; Rose, Kenneth M.; Petersen, Ruth
- Source
- Journal of Physical Activity & Health; Apr2021, Vol. 18 Issue 4, p352-356, 5p
- Subject
- PHYSICAL activity
HEALTH promotion
COMMUNITY involvement
SOCIAL support
- Language
- ISSN
- 15433080
The article describes physical activity (PA) strategies that work and the factors to consider when selecting strategies to match the community needs in the U.S. based on evidenced-based recommendations in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) The Guide to Community Preventive Services. Topics include a brief background on the Active People, Healthy Nation initiative launched by the CDC, the four types of findings in The Community Guide and the importance of social support.