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Saturday Night Lights: Lighting the Way for Young Athletes

Posted on December 19, 2019 by

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From the National Youth Sports Strategy Bright Spots, a series that highlights how successful programs are boosting youth sports participation across the Nation. Turn on the lights and get youth moving — that’s the bottom line at Saturday Night Lights (SNL), a signature youth development program created by Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance...

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University of Maryland’s RecWell Customizes Move Your Way for College Students

Posted on July 10, 2019 by ODPHP

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The mission of University Recreation and Wellness (RecWell) at the University of Maryland is to inspire students to be active and live well. And when RecWell employees learned about Move Your Way — ODPHP’s campaign to promote the second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans — they were struck by how well it aligned with their own efforts and messaging...

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Help Develop the National Youth Sports Strategy — Submit Your Comments!

Posted on July 5, 2019 by ODPHP

HHS is seeking written comments from the public on the National Youth Sports Strategy (NYSS) draft report. You can review and comment on the draft Strategy during the public comment period through 11:59 p.m. ET on Monday, July 22, 2019. It’s a short window. Don’t miss your chance! The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health is developing the NYSS to “expand children’s participation in youth sports, encourage regular physical activity, including active play, and promote good nutrition for all Americans,” as directed by Presidential Executive Order 13824...

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