Educate policymakers about the importance of physical activity for the midlife and older population. Include information that provides examples of effective policy in this arena.

Develop a clear legislative agenda at federal, state, and local levels.
Create model legislation and regulation language.
Create a policy consortium to develop consensus messages.
Create fact sheets and briefing books based on public policy analysis.
Meet regularly with policy makers.
Develop position papers and press releases for different audiences.

National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity (Lead Organization)

Active Aging Partnership, American Society on Aging, Congressional Black Caucus, International City/County Management Association, International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association, National Center for Bicycling & Walking, National Conference of State Legislatures, National Governors Association, National Hispanic Council on Aging, National Recreation and Park Association, SGMA International, U.S. Conference of Mayors, and other organizations.

NCPPA can convene a consortium with support from SGMA International, the Active Aging Partnership, and identified minority health groups. When the framework is completed, the coalition would be expanded. The anti-tobacco campaign can be used as a model for program development.

Staffing/administrative support.
Funding for conferences.
Funding to produce materials.

Leadership
Ability to contribute resources
Outcome measures
Sustainability
Visibility

Working in partnership with SGMA International and several other Blueprint partners, the NCPPA is disseminating the outcomes of the 2003 Public Policy Roundtable to policymakers at the federal and state levels. A Public Policy Briefing Book has been published and is being disseminated to interested parties.

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