Physical Activity

ODPHP is excited to join the Office of Minority Health (OMH) in the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15)! This month we encourage you to consider how you can promote Hispanic and Latino health and well-being through physical activity and other related health behaviors. Physical activity is a key component to maintaining good overall health...

This post highlights how Kinetic Kids helped youth with disabilities get active through sports during COVID-19.

This post highlights how Greater Youth Sports Association helped make sure low-income kids could safely participate in sports programming during COVID-19.

ODPHP recognizes National Youth Sports Strategy (NYSS) Champions for their commitment to supporting safe, fun, inclusive, developmentally appropriate, and accessible youth sports opportunities. This blog post is part of a series highlighting NYSS Champions that have found new and creative ways to engage their communities in physical activity and sports during the COVID-19 pandemic...