We all know that physical activity is important for good health and that being active can improve our overall well-being and quality of life. The Center for ActiveWV aims to successfully impact the physical activity levels of our WV adults and children through collaboration, research, policy, and practice.
The West Virginia Physical Activity Plan (WVPAP) is a plan developed with the overarching goal of providing strategic direction to increase/maintain healthy physical activity levels of the citizens of WV.
Be Wild. Be Wonderful. Be Healthy. is a 5-year project promoting increased access to physical activity and improved access to healthy foods in Boone, Braxton, Calhoun, Clay, Lincoln, Logan, Monroe, and Summers counties. This project prioritizes local solutions to health-related challenges in WV communities.
West Virginia University College of Applied Human Sciences, through a partnership with West Virginia Health Promotion and Chronic Disease, is funding projects statewide to increase physical activity.
Join West Virginia business, nonprofit, and education leaders advancing workforce health through the CEO Pledge for Physical Activity. Together, we’re driving economic resilience, productivity, and community vitality across the Mountain State.
The WV Healthy Schools in Action mission is to cultivate a culture of wellness within West Virginia’s educational landscape. Discover how schools are transforming health and wellness.
Blog The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has approved funding for the third year of the West Virginia Healthy Schools in Action initiative, supporting efforts
On Saturday, September 27, 2025, West Virginians are invited to celebrate National Public Lands Day by joining outdoor adventures at state parks across the Mountain State.
Active Southern West Virginia, in collaboration with the West Virginia Physical Activity Plan, is inviting individuals and organizations across the Mountain State to join a powerful movement.
