The Physical Activity Section provides leadership and advocates for policies, practices, environmental changes, and research that support physical activity.
Formed in 2009 as a Special Primary Interest Group, the Physical Activity Section was established in 2012.
Our Members
Our membership includes professionals from a multitude of disciplines including exercise physiologists, health behaviorists, physical activity specialists, epidemiologists, public health practitioners, health professionals, educators, advocates and researchers interested in physical activity issues.
Our Work
We are a diverse group committed to advocating for the importance of physical activity in public health and public policy.
We work to achieve our mission through the following priorities:
- Provide a credible and visible home within APHA for physical activity practitioners, researchers, advocates, and partners.
- Implement Annual Meeting activities to meet the needs of professional and student members.
- Enhance the development and dissemination of evidence-based practice and practice-based evidence.
- Facilitate the inclusion of physical activity in public health policy and advocacy.
Member Benefits
As a member of our Section, you can help grow our legacy in public health practice! We offer many opportunities to get involved, such as joining Section leadership, collaborating with other organizations and partners, influencing APHA policies and priorities, reviewing abstracts and presenting your research at the APHA Annual Meeting.
Join Us!
Your participation is vital to our continued success. Become an active member of the Section when you join APHA. If you are already an APHA member, you can join as your second Section for no additional cost by updating your member profile.
Attend Events
Check out the APHA calendar for upcoming Section events and browse our sessions at the 2024 APHA Annual Meeting and Expo.
Visit on APHA LEAD
Members can visit us on APHA LEAD to learn about upcoming events, join in discussions with other Section members, and access our Section’s resource library.
Follow on Social Media
Find us on X and Instagram to receive up-to-date information on Section happenings as well as professional development opportunities.
Contribute
Support our efforts by making a donation.
