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The goal of the Arizona Physical Activity Program is to promote moderate daily physical activity in order to prevent and control chronic disease morbidity and mortality.

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National Physical Activity Plan

The National Physical Activity Plan is a comprehensive set of strategies, including policies, practices and initiatives, aimed at increasing physical activity in all Americans. The goal of this multi-sector, public/private partnership is to produce a marked and progressive increase in the percentage of Americans who meet physical activity guidelines throughout life.

Make the Move

National Physical Activity Plan

Make the Move 2010-11 - Implementation of the U.S. Physical Activity Plan provides measurable outcomes and objectives for change, valuable resources, and stories of success to advance physical activity related to the Plan.

Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA)

The Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA) challenge will help you add activity to your life, and reward you when you do. This challenge is for anyone, from students to seniors, but it's geared toward people who want to set themselves on the path to fitness success. Here are the goals:

  • Adults (that's anyone aged 18 and older): You need to be active 30 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week, for 6 out of 8 weeks. As an alternative, you can count your daily activity steps using a pedometer (goal: 8,500).
  • Kids and teens (that's anyone between 6 and 17 years): You need to be active 60 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week, for 6 out of 8 weeks. As an alternative, you can count your daily activity steps using a pedometer (girls' goal: 11,000; boys' goal: 13,000).

It's easy to earn the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award. All it takes is a nearly daily commitment to physical activity for 6 out of 8 weeks. Stick with the program and you'll earn an award in less than two months. So what are you waiting for? Sign up today!

Physical Activity Guidelines

In 2008, The Federal Government issued its first-ever Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. The types and amounts of physical activity that offer substantial health benefits to Americans are described on the website listed below:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Physical Activity Guidelines.