Research shows that the availability, affordability, safety, and convenience of physical activity programs and facilities— such as playgrounds, parks, public pools, or gyms—in schools, workplaces, and neighborhoods affect the amount of exercise that nearby residents get. In the context of the Champion Provider Fellowship program, structured physical activity refers to convenient, planned, guided, and culturally appropriate recreational opportunities in community centers, schools, workplaces, healthcare settings, or other venues. Unstructured physical activity, by contrast, refers to unplanned activity, such as playing games at recess.
On this page, you will find information and resources to support policy, system and environmental changes designed to increase access to structured physical activity. We have also highlighted Champion Provider Fellows that are currently engaged in activities aimed at increasing access to structured physical activity
Marin County Champion Providers
Champion Provider Fellows, Drs. Tracy Hessel and Elizabeth Shaw are determined to see healthier communities:
Structured Physical Activity
Fellows
Teda Arunrut, MD, MS
Laurie Bostick Cammon, MD
Sharon DiPilsro, MD
Julie Johnson, MD
Pedro Moreno, MD
Madhu Raghavan, MD, FAAP
Kristin Sweeney, MD
Dr. Jing Zhao
Amy Beck, MD, MPH
Dr. Clarisse Casilang
Tracey Hessel, MD
Dr. Saima Khan
Dr. Lanelle Nakamura
Alan Siegel, MD
Melanie Thompson, DO
Rachel Borovina, MD
Camille Clarke, MD
Dr. Trang Hoa
Dr. Lesley Lara
Dai Park, MD
Elizabeth Shaw, MD
Dr. Mindy Truong
Success Stories
Dr. Cinnie Chou - Encouraging Patients to Enjoy Nature
Dr. Rachel Borovina - Prescribing Nature to Encourage Physical Activity
Dr. Laurie Bostick Cammon - Changing Lives One Step at a Time in Santa Clara County
Dr. Kristen Hughes - Fostering Healthy Habits to Combat Childhood Obesity
Webinars
Championing Park Equity
Championing Park Equity
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Breakout Session #3: Park Access with Children and Nature Network
PSE Implementation & Strategies in Action (Structured Physical Activity)