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Promoting Physical Activity: Campaigns and Informational Approaches

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Campaigns and informational approaches aim to:

  • Change knowledge about physical activity benefits
  • Increase awareness about ways to increase physical activity in the community
  • Explain how to overcome barriers and negative attitudes about physical activity
  • Increase participation in community-based activities

Task Force Recommendations & Findings

This table lists interventions reviewed by the Community Guide, with Task Force findings for each (definitions of findings). Click on an underlined intervention title for a summary of the review, and where available, Research-tested Intervention Programs (RTIPs).

Community-wide campaigns Recommended
Mass media campaigns Insufficient Evidence
Classroom-based health education focused on providing information Insufficient Evidence



Disclaimer

The findings and conclusions on this page are those of the Community Preventive Services Task Force and do not necessarily represent those of CDC.

Sample Citation

The content of publications of the Guide to Community Preventive Services is in the public domain. Citation as to source, however, is appreciated. Sample citation: Guide to Community Preventive Services. Promoting physical activity: campaigns and informational approaches. www.thecommunityguide.org/pa/campaigns.html. Last updated: MM/DD/YYYY.

 

 

 

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The Guide to Clinical Preventive Services

Together, the Community Guide and the Clinical Guide provide evidence-based recommendations across the prevention spectrum.

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