APHA Physical Activity Section
Welcome to the Virtual Booth of the Physical Activity Section!
Welcome to the Physical Activity Section! We are a wonderful group of physical activity professionals committed to advocating for the importance of physical activity in public health and public policy. We advocate for health-benefiting physical activity through health practice and research.
Physical Activity Section's Scientific Program
Check out and participate in our wonderful program of this year’s APHA Annual Meeting. Remember that ALL our sessions will provide CE credits for Medical (CME/OP), Health Education (CHES®), Nursing (CNE), Public Health (CPH)!
Check out the wonderful program we create dfor you at: https://apha.confex.com/apha/2021/meetingapp.cgi/Program/2116
Member Spotlights
Each day, we will upload a new video about one of our members. Do not miss that and check out the video.
Sunday, October 24th: Dr Carissa Smock, PhD, Northcentral University interviewed by Chelsea Kirkland, Kent State University
Monday, October 25th: Dr Gina Besenyi, PhD, Kansas University interviewed by Tyler Prochnow, Baylor University
Tuesday, October 26th: Dr Joey Lightner, PhD University of Missouri, Kansas City interviewed by Bridget Do, University fo Southern California
Wednesday, October 27th: Dr Elizabeth Budd, PhD, University of Oregon interviewed by Jonathan Pedroza, University of Oregon
Thursday, October 28th: Dr Russ Carson, PhD, Placore, interviewed by Zach Farley, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Social events
Monday, October 25th, 6 pm-7 pm: PA Section Business meeting. JOIN US to connect with our section's leadership team.
Get to know our awesome Committees
www.apha.org/apha-communities/member-sections/physical-activity/who-we-are/committees
Social media
Follow us on social media:
Twitter & Instagram: @PASectionAPHA
Facebook: @APHAPA