Bright Futures in Practice: Physical Activity

New Morbidities of the 21st Century Changing family structures Highly mobile populations Lack of access to health care Health disparities Deteriorating neighborhoods and communities Intentional and unintentional injuries, substance abuse, depression, and HIV infection

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Bright Futures in Practice Series Oral Health Nutrition Physical Activity Mental Health

Physical Activity Trends Daily attendance of high school students in physical activity classes declined from 42% in 1991 to 25% in 1995 Nearly half of adolescents (12-21) did not participate regularly in vigorous physical activity Participation in physical activity declines strikingly as age or grade in school increases Children and adolescents with certain health conditions are less likely to engage in moderate or vigorous physical activity than other children and adolescents

Bright Futures in Practice: Physical Activity Vision and Goals Improve the health and physical activity status Establish health supervision guidelines focusing on physical activity Increase families’ knowledge, skills, and participation in developmentally appropriate physical activities Encourage partnership among health professionals, families, and communities

Organizations That Support Bright Futures in Practice: Physical Activity American Academy of Family Physicians American Academy of Pediatrics American Dietetic Association American School Health Association National Association for Sport and Physical Education National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and many more …

How the Guide is Organized Introduction Developmental Chapters Issues and Concerns Tools Indexes

Introduction Surgeon General’s Report on Physical Activity and Health Benefits of Physical Activity Building Partnerships

Developmental Chapters Infancy 0–11 Months Early Childhood 1–4 Years Middle Childhood 5–10 Years Adolescence 11–21 Years

Developmental Chapters Highlights Overview of developmental period Strengths, and issues and concerns Physical activity supervision

Developmental Chapters Highlights Desired outcomes Vignette Frequently asked questions

Issues and Concerns Chapters Asthma Children and Adolescents with Special Health Care Needs Ergogenic Aids Heat-related Illness Injury Obesity

Tools Definitions Characteristics of Excellent Physical Activity Programs Characteristics of Excellent Coaching Physical Activity Resources CDC Growth Charts

How the Guide Can Be Used Clinical settings Community setting Policy Education and Training

How the Guide Can Be Used: Clinical Incorporate information into each health supervision visit Develop and evaluate physical activity programs Implement standards of practice and protocol Educate children, adolescents, and their families

How the Guide Can Be Used: Community Provide anticipatory guidance to families on developmentally appropriate physical activity Develop physical activity programs Help schools incorporate physical activity education Implement standards of practice and protocol

How the Guide Can Be Used: Policy Provide information to policymakers, program administrators, and community leaders on relevant physical activity issues and concerns Obtain support for physical activity policies and programs

How the Guide Can Be Used: Education and Training Educate and train health professionals and paraprofessionals Provide in-service education and training to staff Use as a textbook or reference

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