National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity

NCPPA is a coalition of made up of major non-profit health, fitness and recreation associations as well as for profit entities working to advance policies and programs which promote physical activity. NCPPA's mission is to unite the strengths of public, private, and industry efforts into collaborative partnerships that inspire and empower all Americans to lead more physically active lifestyles. NCPPA's lead organizations include; American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, American Cancer Society, American College of Sports Medicine, American Heart Association, Connor Sport Court, International Health Racquet and Sport Club Association, McNeil Nutritionals, Inc., National Athletic Trainers Association, National Recreation and Park Association, Nike, Inc, PE4Life, Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association, USA Track & Field, USA Swimming and the YMCA of the USA.

NCPPA's goal is to increase the adoption of physically active lifestyles by educating policymakers and interested individuals about the benefits of physical activity and influencing policy to build sustainable, physically active environments. The Coalition works to foster the efforts of individuals and organizations dedicated to creating healthier communities through physical activity participation in the schools, at the worksite and in communities. NCPPA is a non-profit organization funded through grant money and membership dues. In addition to advocacy work, NCPPA strives to position itself as a clearinghouse for information on best practices as they relate to physical activity as well as an educational entity able to apply research and program information to the formulation of dynamic, relevant policy.