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Use Move Your Way® Materials to Get Older Adults Moving in Your Community!

Posted on May 17, 2024 by ODPHP

National Physical Fitness and Sports Month graphic

May is Older Americans Month and National Physical Fitness & Sports Month — and to celebrate, ODPHP is inviting you to use Move Your Way materials for older adults in your work.Move Your Way is the promotional campaign for the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, and it provides a variety of resources to promote the Guidelines’ key messages...

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Physical Activity, Healthy Aging

Announcing Nomination Period for 2024 President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition Awards

Posted on May 6, 2024 by ODPHP

The President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (PCSFN) announces the nomination period for the 2024 Council Awards. The 2024 Council Awards recognize individuals or organizations that have contributed in various ways to the advancement or promotion of physical activity, fitness, sports, or nutrition.

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PCSFN, Physical Activity, Food and Nutrition

Get Active to Support Your Mental Health During National Physical Fitness and Sports Month

Posted on May 1, 2024 by ODPHP

National Physical Fitness and Sports Month graphic

In May we observe National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Since 1983, each President has publicly recognized and promoted the importance of physical activity to good overall health. This year, President Biden issued a Proclamation commemorating this year’s observance, saying, “We can all come together, feel better, and live longer if we stay active, exercise, and keep moving.”

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Detroit Parks & Recreation: Focusing on Fun to Keep Older Adults Active and Connected

Posted on April 23, 2024 by ODPHP

This blog post is part of a spotlight series featuring examples of programs and community design changes that get older adults moving. The posts were first published as part of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Midcourse Report: Implementation Strategies for Older Adults and highlight ways to apply strategies from the report in different settings.

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