MISSION AND PURPOSE

As a charitable organization, the purpose of the South Carolina Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity is to bring about improved health and quality of life among all people in South Carolina by encouraging and facilitating increased participation in regular physical activity. This will involve uniting the efforts of organizations and individuals who are concerned with promoting physical activity and health, working toward achievement of relevant state and national health objectives; promoting culturally and age appropriate health messages; and influencing public policy at state and community levels.

OBJECTIVES

The South Carolina Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity has four primary objectives that function as the driving force behind our organization. They are:

Advocacy: Working with decision makers to increase the level of physical activity for South Carolinians

Communication/Education: Using various media channels to disseminate culturally and age appropriate physical activity messages to South Carolinians

Coordination of Efforts: Coordinating efforts by providing a common consolidating structure

Training: Providing training opportunities for individuals from various backgrounds (professionals and volunteers) such as workshops, conferences, volunteer opportunities, fellowship opportunities, etc

Local Support: Supporting local efforts to promote physical activity

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