PAG Midcourse Report Resources

The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Midcourse Report: Strategies to Increase Physical Activity Among Youth [PDF - 2.2 MB] identifies interventions that can help increase physical activity in youth ages 3–17 years across a variety of settings. The primary audiences for the report are policymakers, health care and public health professionals.

newThe PAG Midcourse Report infographic [PDF - 1.3 MB] illustrates the five settings described in the report and highlights opportunities to increase physical activity throughout the day.

newThe youth factsheet [PDF - 381 KB] is a 1-page desk reference that summarizes the PAG recommendations for youth ages 6 to 17 years, and provides examples of various physical activities for this age group.

Physical Activity Guidelines Resources

Reports

The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (PAG) [PDF - 8.49MB] provides science-based guidance on the types and amounts of physical activity Americans aged 6 years and older need for health benefits. The primary audiences for the report are policymakers and health professionals.

Be Active Your Way: A Guide for Adults

The Be Active Your Way: A Guide for Adults [PDF - 1.1MB] is based on the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans and helps adults aged 18 to 64 years fit physical activity into their life—their way.

Contents

Be Active Your Way—A Guide for Adults

Introduction—To get the most from your physical activity guidebook

Part 1. Getting Started

Part 2. Making Physical Activity a Part of Your Life

Part 3. Keeping It Up, Stepping It Up

Part 4. Being Active for Life

• Keeping track of what you do each week [PDF - 170kb]

Fact Sheets

At-A-Glance: A Fact Sheet for Professionals [PDF Version - 341 KB] is a 1-page desk reference that presents the Guidelines for all population groups and the health benefits of physical activity as supported by the scientific evidence.

Be Active Your Way: A Fact Sheet for Adults [PDF Version - 427 KB] summarizes the basic information in the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans and provides examples of physical activity to help you get started. The more you do, the greater the health benefits and the better you’ll feel.

Be Active Your Way: A Guide for Adults (Spanish version) [PDF, 770KB]

The Physical Activity Guidelines Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) [PDF Version-680KB]

Web Tools

The Be Active Your Way Widget

Be Active e-cards

Other Resources

The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans At-A Glance PowerPoint presentation

Posters

Flyers