By AOSSM
Sports participation in the United States has reached record levels, and high school-level sports participation continues to rise. In fact, the National Federation of State High School Associations estimates that more than 7.6 million high school students (over 55% of all students) played sports during the 2010-2011 academic year.…
By ICAA
They say two things are guaranteed in life: death and taxes. I would like to add a third… aging.
We age from the moment we are born until the moment we draw our last breath. We all experience this natural life process; some of us just experience it for a shorter time than others.…
Every month in 2012, the US Department of Health and Human Services is focusing on high-priority health issues, and actions that can be taken to address them. The monthly series, entitled Who’s Leading the Leading Health Indicators?, highlights a success story from an organization that has made significant progress toward addressing the featured health topic.…
By ACSM
You can feel it all around you – in the office, at the store, in a restaurant, and at home; it’s May, and it’s time to get active! Warmer weather is upon us, and we feel rejuvenated with an abundance of energy. What better time than May for Exercise is Medicine (EIM) Month and National Physical Fitness and Sports Month?…