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Programs, Interventions, and Campaigns
This page provides links to physical activity programs, interventions, and
campaigns supported by CDC which may provide examples when planning programs
and interventions for various audiences. For information about current
physical activity programs taking place within the U.S. visit our
State-based Physical Activity
Directory.
Kids Walk-to-School
CDC has developed Kids Walk-to-School, a guide that encourages individuals
and organizations to work together to identify and create safe walking
routes to school.
Growing Stronger: Strength
Training for Older Adults
An exercise program for older adults based upon sound scientific research
involving strengthening exercises.
PEP: A Personal Energy
Plan
The Personal Energy Plan or PEP is a 12-week self-directed, worksite
program to promote healthy eating and moderate physical activity. The
program materials include workbooks for healthy eating and physical activity
targeting employees based on their readiness to change. A coordinator's kit,
promotional brochures, and posters are also included in the program.
Powerful
Bones. Powerful Girls.TM site for Girls
This girl-friendly Web site helps girls understand how weight-bearing
physical activity and calcium can be a fun and important part of everyday
life.
Also available
for Parents.
smallstep.gov
The Small Step program encourages Americans to make small activity and
dietary changes to achieve a healthier lifestyle. The Department of Health
and Human Services Web site provides, success stories, Small Step tips, and
other resources for maintaining and losing weight.
StairWELL to Better
Health
CDC study assesses whether making stairwells visually appealing with art and
signs motivate employees to use them, shows promising results.
State Physical Activity
Directory
Provides information about current physical activity programs taking
place in the state health departments. Use this site to research programs,
gather ideas, and share information.
STEPS to a HealthierUS
Initiative
A bold new initiative from the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS) that advances President George W. Bush's HealthierUS goal of
helping Americans live longer, better, and healthier lives. Physical
activity is a key risk factor addressed through the initiative.
VERB - Youth Media
Campaign
The VERB campaign encourages young people ages 9-13 (tweens) years 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.
Related Resources
 
2008 Physical
Activity Guidelines |
Eat
Smart. Play Hard. Campaign
Eat Smart. Play Hard. is a campaign sponsored by the United States
Department of Agriculture. This web site provides practical suggestions
that will help motivate children and their caregivers to eat healthy and be
active.
Hearts N' Parks
Hearts N' Parks is a national, community-based program supported by the
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and the National
Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). It is designed to help park and
recreation agencies encourage heart-healthy lifestyles in their
communities.
Please note: Some of these publications are available for download only as *.pdf files. These files require Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to be viewed. Please review the information on downloading and using Acrobat Reader software.
* Links to non-Federal organizations found at this site are provided solely as a service to our users. These links do not constitute an endorsement of these organizations or their programs by CDC or the Federal Government, and none should be inferred. CDC is not responsible for the content of the individual organization Web pages found at these links.
Page last updated: October 7, 2008
Content Source: Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
