- How did you decide what kind of information to include in the directory?
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The purpose of the directory is to provide a brief overview
of key aspects of physical activity programs involving state
departments of health.
These programs are structured, ongoing interventions or strategic efforts
to promote physical activity through changes in individual behavior,
physical environments, social environments, and policies.
For each program, information is included about partners,
status, scope, population, setting, purpose, components, evaluation,
and products.
Ideally, the level of detail included in the inventory and the
categories of information for each program allow you decide if you
want to contact a state for more information about a particular program.
- What's the difference between the "program directory," the "program inventory," and the "state profile?"
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The program directory consists of the program inventory and state profile. Specifically,
- Program directory refers to the entire site.
- Program inventory lists relevant programs for each state,
including the name, partners, status, scope, population, setting, purpose,
components, evaluation, and products associated with each program.
- State profile includes
contact information, a summary of activities, and other pertinent information
about physical activity programming in that state.
- Where did the information in the directory come from?
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The CDC
compiled known information about physical activity programming
involving state departments of health.
The physical activity contact person in each state reviewed and edited the draft
of the program inventory and state profile for their state.
- Was the quality of programs in the inventory reviewed?
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Although brief information about program evaluation is included in the inventory,
there are no quality or effectiveness criteria for including programs
in the inventory.
Therefore, the CDC does not necessarily endorse these programs.
Information about the evaluation of programs is included in the inventory
to help you identify those programs that have information available
about their effectiveness.
You can contact the state for more details on any program evaluation.
- How can the online directory help me to improve physical activity programming in my state?
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Using the online search, you can
find physical activity programs by state name, program name,
target population, setting, primary components of the program,
or any text words included in the program description.
The results of your searches can help you to
- Identify current strengths and
weaknesses in physical activity programming at the state level.
- Discover new ideas for partners in physical activity programming.
- Contact states who are implementing similar programs, to
share ideas.
- Advocate for additional resources
for state-based physical activity programming,
especially if your state needs more resources.
- What is the best way to search for physical activity programs?
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To quickly display all physical activity programs for a state,
use Search by State.
To search for particular types of programs, use
Search by Keyword
and select from the lists of keywords for setting, population, or
primary program components.
To search for programs that contain a specific word or phrase,
use Search by Keyword and enter your words
in the Search Text field.
For more information and examples, click Search Tips.
- How can I get more information about a physical activity program?
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Each state has a designated contact for physical activity programming.
You can find this contact information in the search results (grouped by state),
and in the state profile
(accessible from Search by State).
The next FAQ entry has more information on the state profile.
- Where can I find contacts and general information about physical activity programming at state departments of health?
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In addition to information about state-based physical activity programs,
the directory contains a profile for each state.
This profile includes contact information,
physical activity-related Web sites,
information about physical activity surveillance,
and any statewide coalitions promoting physical activity.
The profile also includes a summary, or overview,
of physical activity programming involving the state's department of health.
This summary identifies where physical activity programming is housed
in the state department of health and can include additional information
about partners, specific programs, coalitions,
and state plans for promoting physical activity.
- I noticed a mistake in one of the programs for my state, and I also want to add additional programs to the inventory. How can I do this?
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In order to make the directory as accurate and complete as possible,
you are encouraged to submit changes and additions
whenever they are necessary.
Please use the
Comments
and Inquiries page to send your updates.
Submissions for new programs are reviewed, and programs that meet
inclusion criteria are added to the program inventory.
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