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Oliver Bartzsch
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National Plan Conference attendees network during a break

 
Attendees
Attendees were representatives of organizations with goals compatible with promoting physical activity.
Format
Conference format included both plenary sessions and breakout groups.View agenda
Date
The conference was held July 1-2, 2009.
Background Papers
Papers on selected topics, organizational polling, and public polling were utilized to provide attendees with an evidence-based background for prioritizing the contents of the National Plan.View summary recommendations
The Eight Sectors

Public Health
Public health agencies at the federal, state, and local levels.
Author: Greg Heath, University of Tennessee at ChattanoogaEducation
Education agencies at the federal, state, and local levels; schools at preschool to college levels.
Author: Daryl Seidentop, Ohio State UniversityVolunteer and Non-Profit Organizations
Volunteer organizations committed to issues that impact or are impacted by physical activity.
Author: Colleen Doyle, American Cancer SocietyTransportation, Urban Design, and Community Planning
Relevant agencies at federal, state, and local levels.
Author: Larry Frank, University of British Columbia		 Mass Media
Web, television, and media campaigns.
Author: Adrian Bauman, University of SydneyHealthcare
Federal and state programs, health insurance industry, and clinical practices.
Author: Kevin Patrick, University of California at San DiegoBusiness and Industry
Information on worksite health and for manufacturers of products impacting physical activity.
Author: Nico Pronk, HealthPartners Health Behavior GroupParks, Recreation, Fitness, and Sports
Recreation and park agencies at the federal, state, and local levels; private fitness industry; and professional and amateur sports organizations.
Author: Andrew Mowen, Pennsylvania State University
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Oliver Bartzsch
Oliver Bartzsch is an experienced medical professional with over 15 years of professional experience. With a passion for medicine, fitness, and personal growth, he is always willing to challenge himself to accomplish tasks and especially to provide accurate medical information to people. Oliver is a long-time medical editor for multiple sites. With more than 10 years of medical writing experience, he has completed over 350 projects with both individual and corporate clients.

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