Table 2.

NPAP’s Education Sector Strategies

Strategy 1 States and school districts should adopt strong policies that support the implementation of the Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program model.

Strategy 2 Schools should provide high-quality physical education programs.

Strategy 3 Providers of after-school, holiday and vacation programs for children and youths should adopt policies and practices that ensure participants are appropriately physically active throughout the program.

Strategy 4 States should adopt evidence-based standards for childcare and early childhood education programs to ensure children up to age five years are appropriately physically active throughout their time in such programs.

Strategy 5 Colleges and universities should provide students and employees with opportunities and incentives to adopt and maintain physically active lifestyles.

Strategy 6 Educational institutions should provide preservice professional training and inservice continuous professional development programs that prepare educators to deliver effective physical education and activity programs for students of all types.

Strategy 7 Professional and scientific organizations should develop and advocate for strong policies that promote physical activity among all students.

Source: Physical Activity Alliance, 2023b.