http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db141.pdf
Presents the most recent national data from 2012 on self-reported physical activity among youth 12-15. Also describes the most common types of physical activities in which youths engage. From the National Center for Health Statistics
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db139.pdf
Provides the first nationally representative data on core, upper body, and lower body measures of muscle strength among U.S. children and adolescents aged 6-15. From the National Center for Health Statistics
ftp://ftp2.census.gov/ces/wp/2013/CES-WP-13-54.pdf
Analyzes information on worker performance and firm revenues/costs to investigate the relationship between talent migration and firm profitability. From the Census Bureau
http://jlarc.virginia.gov/Reports/Rpt443.pdf
The second in a series of reports by a legislative commission on how to reduce the cost of public higher education in Virginia. Focuses on intercollegiate athletic programs, campus recreation facilities, student housing and dining, and auxiliary enterprise facilities. Finds that sports programs do not generate enough revenue to cover their expenses and use, on average, 12% of tuition and fees. From the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhis/earlyrelease/earlyrelease201309.pdf
Features statistics on a variety of health-related factors such as alcohol consumption, smoking, obesity, medical care, health insurance status, psychological distress and more. From the National Center for Health Statistics
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/shpps/2012/pdf/shpps-results_2012.pdf
Results of a survey of school health policies conducted in 2012. Covers physical education and physical activities, health services, mental health and social services, and nutrition. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2013/12_0283.htm
Investigates barriers to physical activity for children with special needs. Lack of physical activity leads to obesity. Leading causes were lack of interest, behavioral problems, and parents’ lack of time. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.bls.gov/opub/mlr/2013/article/the-hockey-lockout-of-2012-1.htm
Uses the hockey lockout of 2012-2013 to examine work stoppages in professional sports, their causes, and the reasons why owners prefer to lockout players before the season begins rather than face strikes during the season. From the Bureau of Labor Statistics