Reviews the current status of physical education in American schools, examines the influence of physical activity on long and short term health, and offers recommendations for improving school physical education programs.  From the Institute of Medicine

Covers alcohol use, cigarette smoking, leisure-time physical activity, body mass index, and sleep among U.S. adults to monitor the prevalence of key health behaviors.  From the National Center for Health Statistics

Tells the story of baseball through documents, photographs, audio, video, and other records preserved at the National Archives.  For iPhone, Android, Nook, SONY reader and  other devices.  iPad version also available. From the National Archives and Records Administration

Compares effectiveness, safety, and impact on quality of life of strategies to prevent weight gain among adults as described in the literature; concludes the literature provides only limited evidence about approaches that may prevent weight gain.  From the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Updates estimates for 15 selected health measures including diabetes, asthma, immunization, obesity, physical activity, health insurance, medical care use, access to care, and health status.  From the National Center for Health Statistics

Provides an overview of Title IX in general and the intercollegiate athletics regulations in particular, as well as a summary, as well as a summary of a 2003 study commission report on the matter.  Also covers legal challenges to the regulations.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Latest in a series of five year reports on outdoors recreation, such as fishing, hunting, and wildlife w atching, the number of participants, and the economic impact.  Reports that nearly 38% of Americans participated in wildlife-related recreation in 2011, an increase of 2.6 million participants from the 2006 survey.    From the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Census Bureau

Updates estimates for 15 selected health measures including health insurance, availability of medical care, obesity, vaccination, smoking and alcohol consumption, psychological distress, and more.  From the National Center for Health Statistics

Updates estimates for 15 selected health measures including health insurance, availability of medical care, obesity, vaccination, smoking and alcohol consumption, psychological distress and more.  From the National Center for Health Statistics

Reviews legislative responses to past professional baseball and football strikes.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Describes the evolution of bike sharing programs in the U.S. and how to plan and implement such a program in a local community.  From the Federal Highway Administration

Reports on trends in physical activity that includes walking among adults for weight management and other health benefits.  From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Report of the special task force engaged by the Penn State Board of Trustees on the alleged failure of university officials to respond to allegations of child sexual abuse.  Also includes federal and state child sexual abuse reporting requirements.   From Pennlive.com

Covers the average amount of time per day that American individuals spent in various activities such as working, childcare, household chores, and leisure activities.  From the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Reviews Virginia’s scores on some privately issued health rankings.  Permits comparisons of Virginia to other states and localities with each other within the state.  From the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at the University of Virginia

Updates estimates for 15 selected health measures including health insurance coverage, usual place for medical care, vaccinations, obesity, smoking and alcohol consumption, leisure-time activity, and serious psychological distress.  From the National Center for Health Statistic

Reports there were 418,000 emergency department visits and nearly 28,000 inpatient hospital stays for bicycle-related injuries in 2009.  Those involving accidents with a motor vehicle resulted In longer and more expensive stays.  From the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Describes the outcome of a federal project to fund nonmotorized transportation programs in four localities to determine the extent to which bicycling or walking could carry a significant part of the transportation load.  From the Federal Highway Administration

Provides a collection of data on 11, 13, and 15 year old boys’ and girls’ health, well-being, and social environments in 43 countries of Europe and North America.  Also focuses on how inequality affects their development.  Coverage includes adjustment to school, friends, body image, food consumption, physical activity,  risk behaviors, and more.  From the World Health Organization

The main purpose of this survey is to assess Virginians’ attitudes about outdoor recreation resources, estimate participation in and demand for a wide variety of recreational activities, and offer citizen input into the 2012 Virginia Outdoors Plan.  Respondents asked for more trails for hiking; more public access to state waters for fishing, swimming, and beach use; and more access to natural areas.  From the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation

Covers cancer occurrence and trends in the U.S.  Reports that death rates from all cancers combined decreased among men and women from most racial and ethnic groups.  Special focus on this report is on cancers associated with excess weight and lack of physical activity.  From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other organizations

Latest information for 15 selected health measures including smoking/alcohol consumption, obesity, usual place for medical care, leisure-time physical activity, general health status, serious psychological distress and more.  From the National Center for Health Statistics

Physical activity is considered crucial in preventing or reducing childhood obesity.  This report reviews the status of opportunities for elementary and secondary school students to participate in physical education or sports activities and the challenges school face in providing such opportunities for students.   From the Government Accountability Office

Engaging in regular physical activity can reduce medication dependence, help maintain functional independence,  and improve the quality of life for older adults.  This report examines trends in the prevalence of physician recommendations to patients to engage in physical exercise.  From the National Center for Health Statistics

This note provides an overview of the World Anti-Doping Agency and the United Kingdom Anti-Doping and the work they do in coordinating anti-doping measures internationally.  From the Library of the House of Commons

Can the Olympics spark urban renewal? This report discusses the London Olympic Games and the expectation that the event will promote an urban renewal in a rundown section of London.  From the Library of the House of Commons

Updates estimates for 15 selected health measures, including health insurance coverage, obesity, leisure-time physical activity, current smoking and alcohol consumption, general health status, and psychological health.  From the National Center for Health Statistics

Presents a quantitative end-of-decade assessment of progress in achieving the Healthy People 2010 objectives and goals over the course of the decade.  From the National Center for Health Statistics

Reports that annual visits to Emergency Departments for treatment of concussions and other traumatic brain injuries increased from 153,375 in 2001 to 248,418 in 2009.  The highest rates were for males aged 10-19 who were injured in sports and recreation activities.  From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Examines the value added to the gross domestic product at the national and state levels by such industries as museums, film, sports, and performing arts.  Claims that the performing arts, museums, and sports added $70 billion to the U.S. economy in 2009.   Includes state level data.  From the National Endowment for the  Arts