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ActiveWV 2015: WV PA Plan Launch Day
The West Virginia State Capitol played host to a variety of activities
marking January 19, 2012 as WV Physical Activity Day.
WV Physical Activity Day Press Coverage
Click here for stories and videos related to the Launch Day activities on January 19, 2012.
Wyoming East High School Students doing the Cupid Shuffle
Nearly 100,000 students across the state put down their pencils to participate in the
state-wide Cupid Shuffle dance. Click for a complete list of all schools that participated!
Physical Activity Demonstrations
See photos and read about the physical activity demonstrations that went on during
the morning of January 19th. Groups from across the state participated in leading
activity sessions for all those in attendance.
Highlight Video of Speakers and Guests
Click to see the video highlight of the Launch Day speakers and guests.
Dominique Wilkins, Novo Nordisk Diabetes Ambassador and NBA Hall of Famer
Former basketball superstar, Dominique Wilkins, was on hand to share his story
about living with Diabetes and the important role physical activity and diet plays
in dealing with the disease.
2011 America's Got Talent Winner - Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr.
Landau Eugene Murphy was on hand to speak out in support of WV Physical Activity Day and to help
lead those in attendance in the Cupid Shuffle Dance at 1:00 p.m.
Russ Pate, Chair, National Physical Activity Plan
Dr. Russ Pate shared remarks on behalf of the National Physical Activity Plan. He proclaimed
West Virginia as the model state setting the bar for other states around the country.
Photo Gallery
Check out the online photogallery for events that took place at the Capitol. Photos include:
Activity Demonstrations, Speakers, and more.
About the WV PA Plan
We all want a healthier West Virginia! We want to provide opportunities throughout our state to improve the health of our citizens. We want to
promote healthy living where everyone lives, works and plays. We want to reduce healthcare costs, promote economic development and enhance West Virginians'
quality of life. We know it takes a united team to work toward a solution - and we know it takes dedicated leaders from each of the population sectors to "make it
happen". One part of the solution is the development and implementation of an effective WV Physical Activity (PA) Plan. The aim of the Plan is to create a statewide
culture that facilitates physically active lifestyles in every societal sector and in every region of our state, regardless of socio-demographic factors, or other
barriers we may face.
The overarching GOAL of the WV Physical Activity Plan (WVPAP) is to provide a strategic direction to increase/maintain healthy physical activity levels of the citizens of WV through the development, implementation, and evaluation of an effective WV Physical Activity Plan that will facilitate sector input and collaboration, and guide policy and practice.
The WV Physical Activity Plan is being developed as a plan "by the people for the people". Therefore, it requires input from everyone from all of the 8 societal sectors and throughout the eight regions listed below. Key organizational partners from throughout the state are critical to the success of the Plan, and a Sector Leader Team with representatives from all eight sectors will ensure relevance, viability, and implementation. Individuals from all regions and throughout all sectors need to share their thoughts and recommendations - Make your voices heard! Get Involved!
Sector Team Meeting
February 13, 2012
Stonewall
Resort
Get Involved!
Let us know how we can hear your voice!
