The National Physical Activity Plan envisions a day when Americans are physically active and live in a culture supportive of and conducive to physical activity. The first plan was released in 2010, and has evolved over the years. In 2014 and again in 2016, a report was published to “assess levels of physical activity and sedentary behaviors in American children and youth, facilitators and barriers for physical activity, and related health outcomes.”
The third iteration of this report is now available. It provides an array of information relevant to anyone working with children and shares the current status of physical activity engagement about American youth. Across nine highlight areas, the top grade was a C with the lowest grade earned in “overall physical activity” at a D-. This is a disappointing result, but speaks to the continued need for promotion of classroom physical activity and facilitation of a culture of movement in schools.
Link to 2018 US Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth webpage
