Physical Activity Policy Resources

AAHPERD Advocacy Legislative Action Center
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
The AAHPERD Legislative Action Center provides you with the information and resources you need to address the health, physical activity, dance, and sport issues being debated on Capitol Hill.

Evaluation of the California Safe Routes to School legislation
Urban form changes and children's active transportation to school.

Health Impact Assessment
This page describes the use of Health Impact Assessment to evaluate the potential health effects of a project or policy before it is built or implemented.

Physical Activity Policy Research Network
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) created the Physical Activity Policy Research Network (PAPRN) in October of 2004 to study the effectiveness of health policies related to increasing physical activity in communities. The PAPRN was established as a thematic research network of the Prevention Research Centers (PRC) program, with funding from the Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity at CDC. The formally established network consists of four PRC member centers, one coordinating/member and CDC technical advisors. Several other PRCs have joined the network as affiliate member centers.

Policy Strategies to Promote Physical Activity Quick Start (PDF-60k)
This resource provides key references, tools, and components for the planning, implementing, and evaluating policy to promote physical activity.

School Health Policy
Policies—including laws, mandates, regulations, standards, resolutions, and guidelines—provide a foundation for school district practices and procedures. Sound policies reassure families, students, and school staff; provide legal protection for schools; and support and direct individuals throughout the school system. Well-drafted and administered policies can also help contain or prevent controversy.

Transportation-related Policies Regarding Pedestrians and Bicycling
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Search transportation (including pedestrian and bicycling) by issue or year.

---

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.