Efforts Provides state and national estimates of the prevalence of physical activity.
Investigates the association of physical inactivity with cardiovascular disease and other chronic conditions. Provides technical assistance to state risk-reduction programs to increase physical activity. Conducts annual research and practice seminars for public health professionals in collaboration with the University of South Carolina. Conducts regional seminars on physical activity training to increase the capacity of state health departments to promote physical activity. Convenes national physical activity meetings such as the May 1999 Expert Panel Meeting on School Physical Education Programs.