NASM Teams Up with the National Physical Activity Plan
The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) becomes an Organizational Partner
in the Effort to Develop a National Physical Activity Plan
Calabasas, Calif. (October 22, 2009)—The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM),
a global leader in personal training
certification and sports performance
training, today announced its Organizational Partner sponsorship of the National
Physical Activity Plan (NPAP).
“NASM is pleased to join NPAP and its organizational partners in creating an executable
plan for promoting physical activity,” said Dr. Micheal Clark, NASM chief executive
officer. “In a time when American’s sit more and move less, such a plan is
needed to combat the contributors of chronic disease.”
Using the Federal Government’s Physical
Activity Guidelines for Americans (2008) as its foundation, the committee
is tasked with creating an applicable evidence-based plan to increase physical activity.
NPAP and its committee members will focus on eight key sectors for a successful
implementation of the plan. These sectors include public health agencies;
education institutions; volunteer and nonprofit organizations; transportation, urban
design and community planning agencies; mass media outlets; healthcare programs;
business and industry worksites; and parks, recreation, fitness and sports programs.
“NPAP is extremely thankful to its organizational partners, such as NASM, for their
support,” said Russell Pate, Chair of NPAP’s coordinating committee. “National
plans have been undertaken with considerable success in other countries. With
the prevalence of and rising healthcare costs related to chronic disease, including
obesity, it is evident that the time has come for the US to adopt a national plan
as well.”
Through its sponsorship, NASM will offer valuable insight and recommendations for
shaping the plan. Representing NASM on the NPAP committee will be Alan Russell,
MS, ATC, PES, CES, NASM CPT and NASM’s Director of Academic and Government Affairs.
The next committee meeting is scheduled October 27 and 28 in Washington D.C.
To learn more visit www.physicalactivityplan.org.
About NASM®
Since 1987, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), a global leader
in personal training certification and sports performance training, has been providing
evidence-based certifications and advanced credentials for health and fitness professionals.
To learn more visit www.nasm.org or call 1.800.460.NASM (6276).
About NPAP
NPAP is a growing collection of organizations and individuals dedicated to developing
a plan that will empower all Americans to be physically active every day. With a
comprehensive network of resources that continues to expand, it is gaining momentum
towards meeting its ultimate goal of increasing physical activity nationwide.
For more information visit www.physicalactivityplan.org