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Celebrating Physical Fitness and Sports

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month! This month, organizations, schools, worksites, and communities across the nation are celebrating the benefits of being physically active, and the strides we've all made to help Americans move more. During May, take some extra time to enjoy the fun and excitement of being physically active with your friends, coworkers, and family.

How are you or your organization recognizing National Physical Fitness and Sports Month? E-mail us at physicalactivityguidelines@hhs.gov if you would like to contribute a blog post!

News & Reports 6/21/10

by ODPHP June 21, 2010

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Happy 1st day of summer!  This week, we highlight fun and innovative programs to promote fitness this summer:


Work looks like play at PE teachers institute (Source:  INDenverTimes.com)  Award-winning teachers gather to learn creative approaches to teaching and assessing physical education. 

Girl Scout camp focuses on healthy habits (Source:  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)  Camp encourages healthy lifestyles.

Public invited to use Des Moines high school workout rooms (Source:  Des Moines Register)  Free use of new school fitness equipment made possible by a federal grant.

How might programs such as these come to life in your community? 

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