Not all West Virginians experience the same opportunities for physical activity. Social identities or characteristics like income, race, disability, education, age, gender, sex, and sexuality can influence someone's access to opportunities to be physically active.
The @WHO recently released this advocacy brief calling for stronger multisectoral action to promote and enable more #physicalactivity through provision of supportive environments, accessible programs and sustained communication campaigns in all communities https://t.co/h2I8G0CM2C
#WVUDiversityWeek event – coming up at 10 a.m. in the J. Gluck Theatre!
Being a college athlete is challenging. Yet, for Black athletes & coaches, culture & race further impact their sport experience. A panel discusses racial implications for athletes in sport.
Four years ago, we published one of the only books that explores the historical roots of mindfulness and the interpersonal approach. Check it out if you are interested in #Mindfulness in Sport @WVUCPASS
The countdown is on! #WalkToSchoolDay 2021 is just TWO days away. See who will be walking and rolling near you on Wednesday, Oct. 6, and register your event today at https://t.co/olK5aBsCEO.
Apply by October 5th and join more than 1,458 businesses making #biking better for all. TIP: If you're doing something that isn’t offered on any of the multiple-choice boxes use the “other” and “Bonus Point” fields to expand on your answers!➡️ https://t.co/tBLc6OydPx
JUST ONE WEEK AWAY!!!
"Family PE Week" is Oct 4-8. The goal is to celebrate the importance of #PhysEd. There will be many ways to participate, including an Active Family Challenge!
View resources and register for FREE here: https://t.co/J6qBnX0jcq
#FamiliesLovePE
Join us for a Webinar "How I Use Physical Activity in Public Health". Hear from three professionals in the Physical Activity and Public Health space. Learn about their journey to Physical Activity and the critical role it plays in Public Health. More Info https://t.co/oIkZaKU4LO
Life is better for everyone when more people are on bikes! Unfortunately, safe and accessible #biking isn’t an option for ALL Americans -- but it should be. When you #DriveLessBikeMore you’re promoting the benefits of bicycling to yourself and others!
@walkbikemgw@WVUPublicHealth colleague Adam Baus are in for the #MRTCentury! Seen here at the start of 2017 Hilly Billy Roubaix (the only moment that day Christiaan could keep up with Adam). Adam also completed the Ride Across Minnesota that year (1/)
Thank you for sharing! Please read: Physical Activity Recommendations for Children and Adolescents: More Important Than EVER! https://t.co/CC4Y8DdsXm #PhysicalActivity #Prevention#MoveWithUS
Ware Distinguished Professor Eloise Elliott was one of four principal writers for a national paper that promotes physical activity and sports for youth in schools, communities and homes to improve outcomes in moving past the pandemic. More: https://t.co/7MG0OLNn8t 💛 💙
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill includes the most funding for biking and walking projects ever — a 60% increase in Transportation Alternatives, money to build Complete Streets, $6 billion in the Safe Streets for All program, mandated state spending on highway safety... (1/2)
#NationalPhysicalFitnessandSportsMonth doesn't have to just be about working out and playing sports. Encourage #exercise among your family and neighbors this month (or all summer) with these biking and walking ideas. https://t.co/VNnLo9lB0U