Why We Move
Despite overwhelming evidence that regular physical activity reduces the risk of chronic disease, improves mental health, lowers healthcare costs, and improves well-being, most Americans still aren’t moving enough. Only 1 in 4 adults and 1 in 6 youth meet national physical activity guidelines, contributing to over $117 billion in annual medical costs and 110,000 preventable deaths each year. But this crisis presents a powerful opportunity: by embedding movement into our healthcare system, schools, workplaces, and communities, we can create a healthier, more resilient nation. The Physical Activity Alliance is leading this systemic change—and your support accelerates our progress.
PAA Staff and Organizational Capacity
Build the internal capacity of the Physical Activity Alliance to lead, scale, and sustain national physical activity initiatives.
National Physical Activity Plan (2028)
Support the development of America’s next 10-year roadmap for action. Your investment ensures that every sector—from healthcare to education—is equipped with a unified, evidence-based strategy to improve physical activity nationwide.
It’s Time to Move: Physical Activity in Healthcare
Help us reach 27 million people by 2027 by integrating physical activity into routine clinical care. Your gift supports EHR integration, connecting patients to programs in the community for supervised exercise interventions, aligning financial incentives, and expanding coverage for fitness benefits from public and private payers.
Technical Assistance to States
Your support helps bring physical activity strategies to life in underserved and under-resourced communities. We provide toolkits, coaching, and virtual learning to empower local leaders.
CEO Pledge for Physical Activity
Join us in reshaping workplace culture. This campaign mobilizes top CEOs to embed movement into the workday, benefiting millions of employees across America, and role model the importance of active living.
Youth Report Card on Physical Activity
Shine a spotlight on the state of youth movement in America. The only national scorecard on children’s activity levels, this project drives accountability and action.
Physical Activity Policy & Systems Change Symposium
Be part of the momentum. Sponsor the only national convening focused solely on advancing policy and systems change for physical activity.
Physical Activity in Public Health Certificate
Invest in the future of public health. This certificate program trains a new generation of leaders to implement community-based physical activity strategies.