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A Roadmap to Get America Moving. Addresses environment and policy issues that affect how and why Americans are not moving Unites professionals across sectors in a massive effort to unite and solve the problem. U.S. Physical Activity Plan Sectors of Influence.
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A Roadmap to Get America Moving • Addresses environment and policy issues that affect how and why Americans are not moving • Unitesprofessionals across sectors in a massive effort to unite and solve the problem
U.S. Physical Activity Plan Sectors of Influence Initiated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2008 after the release of the National Physical Activity Guidelines, the Plan has secured an unprecedented level of cooperation across eight sectors. -Development led by the Prevention Research Center at the University of South Carolina Public Health Education Health Care Business & Industry Parks, Recreation, Fitness and Sport Media Transportation & Community Planning Non-profit
The National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity (NCPPA) provides central direction for the Plan as it is implemented across the United States. Central Coordination, National Reach, Local Presence
NCPPA Leadership • Convenes the Make the Move Council - national organizations leading implementation strategies • Publishes Make the Move Report – measurable actions to implement national Plan strategies • Leads a national cause marketing campaign - a unifying message to align action • Defines federal policy priorities – advocacy to advance policies to improve physical activity
Make the Move Council Chairs Public Health: National Society of Physical Activity Practitionersin Public Health (NSPAPPH) Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) Education: National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) National Association of Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) Health Care: American Medical Association (AMA) American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Non-profit & Volunteer: American Cancer Society (ACS) AARP Worksite: International Health, Racquet & Sports Club Association (IHRSA) American Council on Exercise (ACE) American Heart Association (AHA) Transportation & Community Planning: Nemours Foundation League of American Bicyclists Parks, Recreation, Fitness, & Sport: YMCA of the U.S.A. National Recreation and Park Association(NRPA) National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Communications: American Heart Association YMCA of the U.S.A.
Make the Move Implementation Report • Sets measurable objectives for change at the national level • Offers state and local organizations with details to: • gain support for existing efforts • guide future strategic plans to compliment national efforts
Schools, After School, & Early Childcare Priorities • Develop and disseminate model state policies for Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs (CSPAP) • Disseminate physical activity standards for early childhood • Development and disseminate national physical activity standards to 10,000 after school providers.
Worksite Priorities • Establish best practice criteria for integrating physical activity into the workplace. • Develop and present business case for workplace physical activity. • Develop database on federal and state legislation that addresses comprehensive worksite wellness plans/physical activity. • Pass one model bill at state level on worksite wellness/physical activity.
Parks, Recreation, Fitness, & Sports Priorities • Develop an inventory of existing physical activity programs offered by professional, amateur, and collegiate organizations and increase program offerings by 10%.
Parks, Recreation, Fitness, & Sports • Increase joint use agreements between parks and recreation, schools and youth serving organizations through workshops and presentations. • Catalogue state policies that promote outdoor physical activity. • Introduce federal legislation to integrate physical activity in open space and outdoor recreation.
Neighborhoods & Transportation Priorities • Develop evidence-based recommendations for implementing health impact assessment and health economic assessment tools at multiple levels of government. • Pass federal transportation reauthorization with a complete streets policy. • Identify health and safety targets for national transportation objectives.
Neighborhoods & Transportation Priorities • Identify transportation and planning best practices related to increased walking and bicycling. • Increase funding of USDOT Safe Routes to Schools program to support expanding to high schools. • Catalyze implementation of training for transportation professional competencies to design, construct, operate and maintain complete streets and active transportation networks.
Health Care Priorities • Increase by 10% targeted healthcare organizations that encourage members to assess and counsel on patient physical activity. • Assess current practices for professional education on patient counseling for physical activity. • Catalogue health care society members interested in advancing physical activity policies.
Public Health Priorities • Increase professional diversity of certified Physical Activity in Public Health Specialists. • Increase tools and resources shared by states and territories for improving physical activity. • Educate policy makers to invest in monitoring and evaluation of physical activity behaviors and policy and environmental indicators.
Advocacy The Non-profit team serves across-cutting function to support and mobilize federal and state policy priorities of the Plan. Specific policy priorities are underdevelopment.
Media & Marketing Priorities • NCPPA will develop a branded cause campaign in 2011 to visually align national, state, and local implementation efforts. • A Communications Team develops shared materials for organizations to communicate consistently about implementation. • Materials available on the NCPPA website
Make Your Move • Read the Make the Move Implementation Report • Reference the report to align existing efforts and/or future plans for improving physical activity www.ncppa.org click on the National PA Plan button
Make Your Move 3. Sign on to “Get Involved” and stay informed about national implementation activities. www.ncppa.org click on the National PA Plan button