Organization of the Plan

What's the Plan?

ActiveWV 2030: WV Physical Activity Plan aims to provide a strategic direction for physical activity promotion throughout the state. It is expected that the Plan’s implementation will increase the physical activity levels of all our citizens to meet or exceed the national physical activity recommendations and to therefore improve the health and quality of life of West Virginians. The Plan provides 5 priority areas, and includes strategies and tactics for 10 societal sectors: Business and Industry; Community Recreation, Fitness, and Parks; Education; Faith- Based Settings; Healthcare; Media and Communications; Military; Public Health; Sport; and Transportation, Land Use, and Community Design.

To view the 2030 WV Physical Activity Plan (WVPAP), please click here.

The West Virginia Physical Activity Plan was constructed using input from individuals from each of the 10 societal sectors. The sectors are Business and Industry; Community Recreation, Fitness, and Parks; Education; Faith-Based; Healthcare; Media and Communications; Military; Public Health; Sport; and Transportation and Land Use. Key organizational partners from throughout the state are critical to the success of the plan, and a sector representation ensures relevance, viability, and implementation.

To view the previous 2015 WV Physical Activity Plan, please click here.

ActiveWV 2030: The West Virginia Physical Activity Plan

ActiveWV 2030: The West Virginia Physical Activity Plan aims to provide a strategic direction for physical activity promotion throughout the state. It is expected that the Plan’s implementation will increase the physical activity levels of all our citizens to meet or exceed the national physical activity recommendations and to therefore improve the health and quality of life of West Virginians.

To view the 2030 WV Physical Activity Plan, please click here.

Priority Areas

  1. Structural Capacity
  2. Public Awareness and Social Marketing
  3. Community Engagement and Environment
  4. Policy
  5. Multi-Sector Collaboration


Click here to learn more about each priority area.

Sectors

Guiding Principles

Participatory Approach

The West Virginia Physical Activity Plan is grounded in a participatory approach, as actively involving key stakeholders throughout its processes promotes shared ownership of the Plan.

Stakeholder Engagement

The Plan recruits diverse perspectives and expertise from each societal sector to offer a comprehensive and collaborative approach to promoting physical activity across the state.

Context Local Barriers and Facilitators

The Plan balances evidence-based practices and contextual influences, ensuring more inclusive and impactful recommendations to benefit West Virginians' physical activity.

For any questions or comments related to the West Virginia Physical Activity Plan, reach out to us at wvphysicalactivity@mail.wvu.edu