Reduce the proportion of adults who do no physical activity in their free time — PA‑01 Healthy People in Action

May isn’t just another spring month — it’s National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, a nationwide observance that highlights the powerful benefits of physical activity and encourages Americans of all ages and abilities to build movement into their daily lives. It’s the perfect time to recommit to healthier habits and get moving.

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month! ODPHP invites you to celebrate Moving in May by encouraging activity in your community. Use our partner promotion toolkit and Move Your Way® Community Resources to get started.

With shorter days and colder temperatures, many people struggle to maintain their motivation for physical activity. Yet, staying active is important in spring, summer, fall, and yes, winter. This time of year also presents an opportunity to participate in activities that are unique to the season. As a health professional, you can promote these unique benefits and opportunities to encourage physical activity in your community.

The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) serves more than 2.3 million people — including residents of Las Vegas. Within SNHD, the Office of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (OCDPHP) takes a data-driven approach to assess the community’s health — and to set goals that translate into programs and policies for health improvement. Healthy People 2030’s Leading Health Indicators (LHIs) and specific measurable objectives play a key role in that approach.

On September 14 the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) and the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) hosted the third installment of the Healthy People 2030 Webinar Series, Cancer Prevention and Healthy People 2030: Goals, Objectives, and Implementation.