News & Reports 7/19/10

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This week, we would like to spread the word about a couple of events that may be of interest to our readers:

CDC Webinar: Measurement of Active and Sedentary Behaviors “Closing the Gaps in Self-Report Methods” July 21, 2010, 12:30-5:15pm EDT Registration is free.

This six-part webinar will provide: – An overview of physical activity as a multidimensional health behavior – An in-depth review of methods to measure active and sedentary behaviors by self-report – An exploration of important issues when assessing physical activity in diverse populations

ALR Conference- Call For Abstracts and Award Nominations Due August 6, 2010, 11:59pm PDT

Active Living Research (ALR), a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, has announced a call for presentation and paper abstracts, and a call for award nominations for its Annual Conference on February 22-24, 2011, in San Diego, CA. …

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News & Reports 7/14/10

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This week, we highlight promising physical activity programs for school children, as well as adults with disabilities:

Conflict resolution, physical activity drive playground program  (Source:  The Meadville Tribune)  Description of the Peaceful Playground program, designed to increase physical activity and decrease bullying during recess.

Disabilities are no hurdle to exercise (Source:  Delaware Online)  Examples of successful physical activity programs for adults with disabilities. …

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Tough Sell? Marketing physical activity to children and adolescents

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Overweight and obesity are compromising the childhood of far too many young Americans and putting their future well-being at risk. It’s the topic du jour for good reason, though the focus perhaps skews toward nutrition while underplaying the role of physical activity and exercise. How, then, can we encourage children and adolescents to be more active?…

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Goofy for Exercise

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By APTA

The home and community environment can set the tone for a healthy lifestyle for children and adolescents. This is particularly true in the area of physical activity. Parents and caregivers can be role models in their levels of activity and also support community activities that encourage regular physical activity and make it fun.…

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