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CLINICAL REPORT Guidance for the Clinician in Rendering Pediatric Care Physical Activity Assessment and Counseling in Pediatric Clinical Settings Felipe Lobelo, MD, PhD, a Natalie D. Muth, MD, MPH, FAAP, FACSM, b Sara Hanson, PhD, c Blaise A. Nemeth, MD, FAAP, d COUNCIL ON SPORTS MEDICINE AND FITNESS, SECTION ON OBESITY abstract Physical activity plays an important role in childrens cardiovascular health, musculoskeletal health, mental and behavioral health, and physical, social, and cognitive development. Despite the importance in childrens lives, pediatricians are unfamiliar with assessment and guidance regarding physical activity in children. With the release of the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines by the US Department of Health and Human Services, pediatricians play a critical role in encouraging physical activity in children through assessing physical activity and physical literacy; providing guidance toward meeting recommendations by children and their families; advocating for opportunities for physical activity for all children in schools, communities, and hospitals; setting an example and remaining physically active personally; advocating for the use of assessment tools and insurance coverage of physical activity and physical literacy screening; and incorporating physical activity assessment and prescription in medical school curricula. INTRODUCTION AND RATIONALE FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ASSESSMENT AND COUNSELING The 2017 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) revealed that only 26.1% of American adolescents reported levels of activity consistent with current guidelines, and 15.4% of students reported not being physically active for at least 1 hour on a single day in the previous week. 1 With the exception of increased sports participation among high school female students, overall youth physical activity levels have decreased. 2 The lowest rates of physical activity occur among adolescent girls, children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN), and youth of minority status; rates of inactivity increased with age. 1,3 Although only approximately one-fourth of children report meeting physical activity guidelines, objective measurement of activity by accelerometer reveals that less than half of children and 8% of adolescents were meeting the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines from the US Department of Health and Human Services of 60 minutes daily of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) as a Hubert Department of Global Health and c Nutrition and Health Sciences Program, Laney Graduate School and Exercise is Medicine Global Research and Collaboration Center, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia; b Childrens Primary Care Medical Group, Carlsbad, California; and d American Family Childrens Hospital and School of Medicine and Public Health, University of WisconsinMadison, Madison, Wisconsin Drs Lobelo, Muth, Hanson, and Nemeth served as coauthors of the manuscript, providing substantial input into content and revision; and all authors approved the nal manuscript as submitted. Clinical reports from the American Academy of Pediatrics benet from expertise and resources of liaisons and internal (AAP) and external reviewers. However, clinical reports from the American Academy of Pediatrics may not reect the views of the liaisons or the organizations or government agencies that they represent. The guidance in this report does not indicate an exclusive course of treatment or serve as a standard of medical care. Variations, taking into account individual circumstances, may be appropriate. All clinical reports from the American Academy of Pediatrics automatically expire 5 years after publication unless reafrmed, revised, or retired at or before that time. This document is copyrighted and is property of the American Academy of Pediatrics and its Board of Directors. All authors have led conict of interest statements with the American Academy of Pediatrics. Any conicts have been resolved through a process approved by the Board of Directors. The American Academy of Pediatrics has neither solicited nor accepted any commercial involvement in the development of the content of this publication. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2019-3992 Address correspondence to Blaise A. Nemeth, MD, FAAP. E-mail: [email protected] To cite: Lobelo F, Muth ND, Hanson S, et al. AAP COUNCIL ON SPORTS MEDICINE AND FITNESS, AAP SECTION ON OBESITY. Physical Activity Assessment and Counseling in Pediatric Clinical Settings. Pediatrics. 2020;145(3): e20193992 PEDIATRICS Volume 145, number 3, March 2020:e20193992 FROM THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS by guest on June 26, 2021 www.aappublications.org/news Downloaded from

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  • CLINICAL REPORT Guidance for the Clinician in Rendering Pediatric Care

    Physical Activity Assessment andCounseling in Pediatric Clinical SettingsFelipe Lobelo, MD, PhD,a Natalie D. Muth, MD, MPH, FAAP, FACSM,b Sara Hanson, PhD,c Blaise A. Nemeth, MD, FAAP,d COUNCIL ONSPORTS MEDICINE AND FITNESS, SECTION ON OBESITY

    abstractPhysical activity plays an important role in children’s cardiovascular health,musculoskeletal health, mental and behavioral health, and physical, social,and cognitive development. Despite the importance in children’s lives,pediatricians are unfamiliar with assessment and guidance regardingphysical activity in children. With the release of the 2018 Physical ActivityGuidelines by the US Department of Health and Human Services, pediatriciansplay a critical role in encouraging physical activity in children throughassessing physical activity and physical literacy; providing guidance towardmeeting recommendations by children and their families; advocating foropportunities for physical activity for all children in schools, communities, andhospitals; setting an example and remaining physically active personally;advocating for the use of assessment tools and insurance coverage of physicalactivity and physical literacy screening; and incorporating physical activityassessment and prescription in medical school curricula.

    INTRODUCTION AND RATIONALE FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ASSESSMENT ANDCOUNSELING

    The 2017 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) revealed that only 26.1% ofAmerican adolescents reported levels of activity consistent with currentguidelines, and 15.4% of students reported not being physically active forat least 1 hour on a single day in the previous week.1 With the exception ofincreased sports participation among high school female students, overallyouth physical activity levels have decreased.2 The lowest rates of physicalactivity occur among adolescent girls, children and youth with specialhealth care needs (CYSHCN), and youth of minority status; rates ofinactivity increased with age.1,3 Although only approximately one-fourthof children report meeting physical activity guidelines, objectivemeasurement of activity by accelerometer reveals that less than half ofchildren and 8% of adolescents were meeting the 2008 Physical ActivityGuidelines from the US Department of Health and Human Services of60 minutes daily of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) as

    aHubert Department of Global Health and cNutrition and HealthSciences Program, Laney Graduate School and Exercise is MedicineGlobal Research and Collaboration Center, Rollins School of PublicHealth, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia; bChildren’s Primary CareMedical Group, Carlsbad, California; and dAmerican Family Children’sHospital and School of Medicine and Public Health, University ofWisconsin–Madison, Madison, Wisconsin

    Drs Lobelo, Muth, Hanson, and Nemeth served as coauthors of themanuscript, providing substantial input into content and revision; andall authors approved the final manuscript as submitted.

    Clinical reports from the American Academy of Pediatrics benefit fromexpertise and resources of liaisons and internal (AAP) and externalreviewers. However, clinical reports from the American Academy ofPediatrics may not reflect the views of the liaisons or theorganizations or government agencies that they represent.

    The guidance in this report does not indicate an exclusive course oftreatment or serve as a standard of medical care. Variations, takinginto account individual circumstances, may be appropriate.

    All clinical reports from the American Academy of Pediatricsautomatically expire 5 years after publication unless reaffirmed,revised, or retired at or before that time.

    This document is copyrighted and is property of the AmericanAcademy of Pediatrics and its Board of Directors. All authors have filedconflict of interest statements with the American Academy ofPediatrics. Any conflicts have been resolved through a processapproved by the Board of Directors. The American Academy ofPediatrics has neither solicited nor accepted any commercialinvolvement in the development of the content of this publication.

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2019-3992

    Address correspondence to Blaise A. Nemeth, MD, FAAP. E-mail:[email protected]

    To cite: Lobelo F, Muth ND, Hanson S, et al. AAP COUNCILON SPORTS MEDICINE AND FITNESS, AAP SECTION ONOBESITY. Physical Activity Assessment and Counseling inPediatric Clinical Settings. Pediatrics. 2020;145(3):e20193992

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  • recently as 2016.1,4,5 With rates ofobesity rising over the last decades,annual relative increases of 4.8% inthe incidence of type 2 diabetesmellitus,6 and declines in estimatedlife expectancy at time of birth since1993, the role of physical activity onchild, and later adult, health remainsan important component ofpreventive care and diseasetreatment.7,8

    In 2006, the American Academy ofPediatrics (AAP) published the policystatement “Active Healthy Living:Prevention of Childhood Obesitythrough Increased Physical Activity.”9

    That statement addressed not onlythe role of physical activity in obesitybut also identification of individualsat risk for decreased physical activity,age-appropriate activityrecommendations, and the role ofschools in promoting activity.9 Sincethat time, the AAP and otherorganizations have publishedstatements on the assessment,prevention, and treatment ofpediatric obesity that includerecommendations to promoteimproved nutrition and sleep,decreased sedentary time, andincreased physical activity, althoughdetails regarding how to achievephysical activity recommendationsare limited.10–13 Unfortunately,5 years after the 2008 PhysicalActivity Guidelines were released,only 23% of family physicians and33% of pediatricians were able tocorrectly identify current physicalactivity guidelines for children 6 to18 years of age.14,15 Physical activityis a “priority topic” in Bright Futures:Guidelines for Health Supervision ofInfants, Children and Adolescents,Fourth Edition, for every healthsupervision visit starting at18 months of age, with inclusion ofrecommending meeting the PhysicalActivity Guidelines beginning at5 years of age.16 The 2018 PhysicalActivity Guidelines outline therecommended physical activity levelsfor children and adolescents, provide

    guidelines for children younger than6 years, and support the role ofphysical activity on not just physicalhealth but also in development,mental health, and schoolperformance (Table 1).17 As such, thisclinical report replaces the previousstatement on active healthy living,augments existing statements,highlights the role of physical activityin all children’s health, and providesguidance for physicians to betterassist families in increasing physicalactivity.

    PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTHOUTCOMES IN CHILDREN AND YOUTH

    The relationships between physicalactivity, cardiovascular health, andbody composition have been wellestablished. Morris et al18

    demonstrated decreased rates ofadult coronary heart disease in activeversus sedentary employees of theLondon Transport Executive in 1953.In the absence of longitudinal studiesassessing the impact of childhoodphysical activity on adult mortality,studies have confirmed the benefit ofphysical activity on children’scardiorespiratory fitness, lipidprofiles, insulin sensitivity, and serumglucose concentrations in individualswith obesity as well as associationswith more optimal cardiovascularprofiles in the most physically activechildren.19–24 Importantly, for thedeveloping child, aerobic activity andstrength training result in increasedmuscle mass and decreased fatmass.21,22,25 Physical activity also

    increases bone density and improvesbalance, protecting against falls andinjury both in childhood and later inlife.26–30 Overall, strong evidencesupports that MVPA improvescardiovascular and muscular fitness,bone health, weight status, andcardiometabolic risk factor status inchildren and adolescents, as outlinedby the 2018 Physical ActivityGuidelines Advisory Committee.31

    Less widely appreciated, physicalactivity benefits behavioral, cognitive,and social aspects of child health.Increased physical activity has alsobeen shown to be associated withdecreased rates of smoking and fewersymptoms of depression, andincreased rates of inactivity andsedentary activity can predict futurealcohol and drug use inadolescents.32–34 Both randomizedcontrolled trials and systematicreviews support the effect of physicalactivity on academic performance,possibly even in a dose-responserelationship.35–41 Children who areprovided opportunities to bephysically active during school focusand behave better, including childrenwith attention-deficit/hyperactivitydisorder.42–44 Benefits may be evengreater in children with autismspectrum disorder who showdecreased perseverative behavior andeasier redirection after a bout ofphysical activity.45,46 The 2018Physical Activity Guidelines AdvisoryCommittee concluded that in childrenages 5 to 13 years, acute bouts ofphysical activity and regular MVPA

    TABLE 1 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines Applicable to Children

    Age Activity Amount Intensity

    3–5 y 31 h/d Light, moderate, vigorous6–17 y $60 min/d Moderate or vigorous aerobic activity daily

    Vigorous at least 3 d/wkMuscle-strengthening activities at least 3 d/wkBone-strengthening activities at least 3 d per wk

    Children notmeetingguidelines

    Gradually increase activityin ways the child enjoys

    Moderate-vigorous; increase time per d and No. daysper wk; use multiple, smaller time increments inactivity that are additive throughout the day

    Adapted from US Department of Health and Human Services. Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. 2nd ed. Wash-ington, DC: US Department of Health and Human Services; 2018. Available at: https://health.gov/paguidelines/second-edition/pdf/Physical_Activity_Guidelines_2nd_edition.pdf. Accessed December 10, 2018.

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  • improve cognition, includingmemory, processing speed,attention, and academicperformance.31

    Even more concerning than the ratesof inactivity among children overall isthe low rate of physical activityamong CYSHCN.3 CYSHCN representa wide range of children with chronicphysical, developmental, behavioral,or emotional conditions.47 Thebenefits of physical activity forCYSHCN are substantial. Physicalactivity plays a vital role in strength,endurance, and bone health for allchildren and especially for childrenwith neuromotor disorders such asspina bifida, muscular dystrophy andother myopathies, Prader-Willisyndrome, and cerebral palsy.48–54

    Beyond musculoskeletal benefits,activity may play a role in speech andfine motor development, possiblythrough opportunities for socialinteraction, postural control andpositioning, and use of orofacialmuscles required for breathingduring physical activity.55–60 Despiteits pronounced benefits, rates ofphysical activity in CYSHCN are muchlower than in health-normativepeers.3,61 Any successful effort toincrease physical activity requiresapproaches tailored to an individual’sunique needs.62

    Physical activity may also createunexpected benefits in children withother chronic health conditions.Children with a history of cancerexperience increased rates ofcardiovascular events, and physicalactivity has been shown to improvecardiovascular risk factors in thispopulation.63–65 Physical activity alsoimproves immune function, whichmay decrease pulmonary infection,and improves weight gain in childrenwith cystic fibrosis.66–69 Physicalactivity benefits cardiorespiratoryfunction in, and may be engaged insafely by, children with congenitalheart disease under properly advisedand supervised programs.70–72

    CURRENT PHYSICAL ACTIVITYGUIDELINES IN YOUTH

    The 2018 Physical Activity GuidelinesAdvisory Committee reaffirmed the2008 Physical Activity Guidelines,which recommend children andadolescents (6–17 years of age)engage in at least 60 minutes ofphysical activity every day, includingvigorous-intensity as well as muscle-and bone-strengthening activities, atleast 3 days per week (Table 1).31 TheAAP has advised that physical activityshould also include a muscle-strengthening program that targetsall major muscle groups, starts withno load and incrementally may addload once exercise technique ismastered, involves 2 to 3 sets of 8 to15 repetitions, and is performed 2 to3 days per week for at least 8weeks.73

    The 2018 Physical Activity GuidelinesAdvisory Committee concluded thereis strong evidence that a greatervolume of physical activity amongchildren ages 3 to 5 years of age isassociated with a decreased risk ofexcessive weight gain and improvedbone health.31 The committeeconcluded these children should aimto achieve at least the median level ofphysical activity of children this age,which is 3 hours or more of physicalactivity per day.31 This is consistentwith other guidelines that suggestthat adults should provideopportunities for free play andunstructured physical activity forchildren 3 to 5 years of age,15,74

    including at least 180 minutes ofphysical activity throughout the day(approximately 15 minutes everyhour while awake) that helps todevelop movement skills in a varietyof activities and in a variety ofenvironments. The higher volume ofactivity recommendation for children3 to 5 years of age is based on thenature of their activity beingintermittent and typically of lowerintensity than older children.75

    Infants should be physically activeseveral times per day, mostly through

    interactive floor-based play.75 TheAAP clinical report “The Power ofPlay: A Pediatric Role in EnhancingDevelopment in Young Children”offers guidance on appropriateapproaches for young children.76

    Caring for Our Children: NationalHealth and Safety PerformanceStandards; Guidelines for Early Careand Education Programs is anotherAAP publication providing guidancefor child care settings.77

    For all children and adolescents, it isimportant that activities areappropriate to a child’s age,enjoyable, and varied.75 Examples ofchild and youth physical activities aswell as recommendations based onthe principles of frequency, intensity,time, and type of activity are includedin Tables 2 and 3.

    THE IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICALLITERACY IN SHAPING PHYSICALACTIVITY PARTICIPATION

    Attention to physical literacy, definedby the Aspen Institute as “the ability,confidence, and desire to bephysically active for life” may providean opportunity to increase andsustain physical activity acrosschildhood and adolescence.85 Abilityincludes competence in fundamentalmovement skills including throwing,catching, jumping, striking, running,kicking, agility, balance, andcoordination. Fundamentalmovement skills emerge starting withgross motor skill development ininfancy and early childhood, progressthroughout early and midchildhood,and are honed in preadolescence andadolescence (see Table 4).85

    Competency in fundamentalmovement skills is a strong predictorof both current and future physicalactivity levels, cardiovascular fitness,BMI, and risk of overweight andobesity.86–88 Confidence, or self-efficacy in one’s ability to play sportsor enjoy physical activity, developsfrom early positive experiences withphysical play and a variety of sportsthat are inclusive and welcoming of

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  • all children, regardless of theirabilities.85 Desire encompasses theinterest and enjoyment in physicalactivity and movement.85

    Teenagers report the strongestfacilitators of physical activity includea favorable attitude toward physicalactivity; motivation; perception ofcompetence and body image; fun;influence of friends, family, andphysical education teachers; andenvironmental physical activityopportunities.91 Higher physicalliteracy is associated with higherphysical activity levels andcardiorespiratory fitness in childrenand adolescents.92,93 On the otherhand, children who do not developfundamental movement skills areunlikely to develop the confidenceand desire to be active and are atincreased risk for sedentary lifestyleand its associated risks, asdemonstrated by children withdevelopmental coordination disorder

    who experience increased rates ofobesity.94,95

    Children who do not engage inregular physical activity miss out onimportant benefits such as improvedself-esteem, leadership and teambuilding skills, decreased stress andanxiety, decreased depression, andfun, as well as improved physical andbrain health.74 Because physicalactivity is essential to normalpediatric development and health, theterm “exercise deficit disorder” hasbeen proposed to identify childrenwho, for a variety of reasons, do notengage in sufficient physical activityto promote overall health.96

    Many groups experience barriers tobeing physically active anddeveloping fundamental movementskills, such as girls, children ofminority status, children from low-income households (rural and urban),and CYSHCN.85 If these skills do notdevelop, the likelihood of being

    physically inactive later in lifeincreases, creating an integral role forthe pediatrician in screening forphysical literacy, physical activityopportunities, and exercise deficitdisorder97 and referring to a youthfitness specialist, physical educationteacher, or physical and/oroccupational therapist becausestructured programming improvesfitness, strength, and functionalmovement skills.98,99 Nationalstandards outline physical literacy asthe primary purpose of physicaleducation classes in schools.100

    The role of early physical activity andliteracy on later adult health may playa role in fracture risk beyond effectsof impact activities on bone densityand geometry.101 Multidirectional ballsports earlier in life appear to protectagainst stress fractures in adolescentrunners.102 Physical function or,rather, dysfunction has been found tobe a contributor to adult “fragility”

    TABLE 2 Examples of Types of Physical Activity

    MET Physical Symptoms Examples of Activities

    Rest 1 — —Light ,3 Easily able to converse Household chores

    WalkingNo sweating or

    shortness of breathPlaying catch

    FishingModerate 3–6 Some difficulty talking Yardwork

    Feeling warm Jogging or fast walkingLight sweating TagSlight shortness of

    breathMovement portion of

    ball sportsVigorous .6 Unable to talk Manual labor

    Short of breath RunFace red Skipping ropeSweating Skiing, skating

    Wheelchair use or use of assistivedevices (crutches or ankle-footorthoses)

    Comparable METs expended for comparable examples noted above(eg, wheeling on a smooth surface = light; wheeling fast or up anincline or as part of ball sports = moderate; wheelchair racing orsit-skiing = vigorous) (use of crutches or ankle-foot orthosesinvolves higher METs but usually not enough to increase the levelof PA, eg, from light to moderate)

    — —

    Muscle strengthening — Pushing and/or pullingone’s body or anobject

    ClimbingPushups, curl-ups, or

    resistance trainingWheeling a wheelchair

    Bone strengthening — Increased impact Jumping ropeTumblingRunning

    Data are from references 78–82. MET, metabolic equivalent of task; PA, physical activity; —, not applicable.

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  • fracture risk.103 Because osteopeniaonly explains part of fracture risk, therole of sarcopenia, the loss of muscle,especially with aging, has beenproposed as an important risk factorto the extent that, similar to exercisedeficit disorder, the term “dysmobilitysyndrome” has been coined foradults, both resulting from dynapenia,the loss of muscle.104,105

    INACTIVITY AND SEDENTARY TIME

    The typical preschooler spends morethan 6 hours per day in sedentaryactivity and just under 15 minutesper day in MVPA.106 More than 20%of children watch 3 or more hours oftelevision per day on school days,1

    and the average 8- to 18-year-oldspends more than 7 hours per day infront of a screen.107

    The health effects of a sedentarylifestyle are an area of intenseresearch and emerging concern. Foradults, physical inactivity isassociated with increased all-causemortality, cardiovascular diseaseincidence and mortality, cancerincidence and mortality, and diabetesincidence,108 among other harmfulhealth consequences. The 2018Physical Activity Guidelines AdvisoryCommittee concluded that there islimited available scientific evidencelinking sedentary behavior to healthoutcomes; however, given the highprevalence of physical inactivity inyouth, especially CYSHCN, replacingsome sedentary time with MVPAcould improve health, given thestrong association.31,109 Moreresearch is needed to betterunderstand the effects of time spentsitting and in light-intensity physicalactivity among children andadolescents.110

    Although the advent of exergaming,or active video games, pose anattractive option to promote physicalactivity in children drawn toelectronic media and video gamesand averse to traditional physicalactivity, exergaming primarilyTA

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  • promotes only light physical activity,with few games demonstratingeffectiveness in increasing activity tomoderate or vigorous levels.111

    Although MVPA occurs with specificgames in structured settings,applicability to home settings and theability to achieve sustained, orcumulative, durations necessary tomeet physical activity guidelines hasnot been demonstrated.112,113

    The AAP advises that parents developa family media use plan to helpchildren limit screen time activities toensure they do not replace adequatesleep, physical activity, and otherbehaviors essential to health.114

    Likewise, Bright Futures: Guidelinesfor Health Supervision of Infants,Children and Adolescents, FourthEdition, recommends physical activityand play as alternatives to screentime, as well as a way to promotefamily routine and social interaction,in addition to benefitting normalgrowth and development.16

    EVIDENCE IN SUPPORT OF PHYSICALACTIVITY PROMOTION IN PEDIATRICCARE SETTINGS

    Among adults, substantialinternational evidence supports theuse of multiprong physical activitycounseling and referral strategies,particularly those linking health careand community-based resources, toimprove physical activity levels.115,116

    Meta-analyses and systematicreviews have shown that physiciancounseling (odds ratio, 1.42; 95%confidence interval, 1.17–1.73) andexercise referral systems (relativerisk, 1.20; 95% confidence interval,1.06–1.35) promote improvements inadult patients’ physical activity for upto 12 months,117–120 with evidencesupporting the notion that physicalactivity counseling can besuccessfully implemented in routineclinical practice121,122 and thatprotocols are acceptable amonghealth care providers.123 Integrationof physical activity counseling andreferral strategies into adult primary

    TABLE 4 Supporting Physical Literacy

    Infancy: supporting rudimentary motor skill developmentGrasping (3–4 mo)Offer toys to support hand-eye coordination

    Roll over (4–6 mo)Tummy time to build core strength

    Sitting (6 mo)Tummy time to increase strength and coordination

    Crawling (7–10 mo)Place toys to help build strength and balance

    Cruising (9 mo)Offer a safe environment to explore which increases strength and balance

    Walking (12 mo)Create a safe environment to explore which improves balance and coordination

    Toddler or preschool age: support development of fundamental skillsEncourage fun and socialization, incorporating activities preferred by the child, family walks, and

    chores (picking up, retrieving items, helping clean)Running (by 2 y)Play chase, visit parks, and offer a safe environment to practice

    Throwing (2 y)Play catch with easy-to-grasp foam or fabric balls

    Catching (21 y)Create a “basket” with arms to catch

    Kicking (2 y)Play soccer with light, foam balls

    Swimming (1–4 y)Enroll in swimming lessons

    Skating (4 y)Elementary school age: improve fundamental skills and develop self-efficacyEncourage fun and socialization, incorporating fitness preferences (such as dance, yoga, running,

    hiking, sports), active transportation (walking, cycling to school and activities), and chores(walking the dog)

    RunningBuild fitness and skills with tag, introduce sports like soccer by age 6

    Throwing and catchingFalling and tumblingHelps decrease injury by learning to tuck head, knees, and arms

    Hopping and jumpingHopscotch and jump ropeCyclingTeach a child to ride a bike

    Striking sportsPractice at home with a plastic ball and bat, hockey stick, etc; introduce sports programs

    Dribbling sportsFine motor skills develop through practice and repetition

    GymnasticsOne of the best activities for agility, balance, coordination, strength, and flexibility

    SkiingLow center of gravity makes it easier; it helps with balance

    Preadolescence and adolescence: honing physical literacyEncourage fun and socialization, incorporating fitness preferences (such as dance, yoga, running,

    hiking, sports), active transportation (walking, cycling to school and activities), and chores(walking the dog)

    Identify gaps in fundamental movement skills development, confidence, or desire to be active anddevise a plan to remedy (eg, motivational interviewing, physical therapy, community program)

    Introduce skill development and strategy through coaching and campsIntroduce more complex sports that incorporate multidirectional movement and attention (eg,

    sports with equipment and strategy and/or plays)Introduce resistance training with supervision and instruction on proper techniqueAvoid sports specialization until mid-to-late teenaged years

    Data are from references 16, 76, 83–85, 89, and 90.

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  • care settings has also been found tobe cost-effective,124–128 provide earlyreturn on investment because oflower health care use and costs,129,130

    and have been successfully scaled tonational levels with adequatesustainability.128

    Although the experience from adultmedicine shows that multicomponentintervention approaches can beeffectively implemented withinestablished primary care practicesmaking use of existing resources andpersonnel, evidence on theeffectiveness of physical activitypromotion in pediatric settings ismore limited.131 To date, mostinterventions have been centered onmultiple health behaviors includingsedentary time and healthy diet in thecontext of weight management. Forexample, the Patient-CenteredAssessment and Counseling forExercise Plus Nutrition (PACE1)intervention showed that computer-assisted, individually tailoredcounseling for physical activity inchildren 11 to 15 years of age can beeffective in reducing sedentary timeand improving compliance withphysical activity guidelines at 12months, particular among boys.132

    The Physical Activity Guidelines forAmericans Midcourse Reportassessed evidence-basedrecommendations to increase youthphysical activity across multiplesectors.31 In this report, the authorsfound insufficient evidence to supportspecific strategies for physical activitypromotion in the clinical setting.31

    The 2018 Physical Activity GuidelinesAdvisory Committee remarked thatthis could be improved with morerobust and standardized strategiesincorporating additional teammembers and tools such asmotivational interviewing anda specific exercise prescription.31 Thecommittee also noted thatindividually focused interventionsdelivered in a variety of settings cansuccessfully increase youth physicalactivity, especially when families and

    schools are incorporated into theinterventions.31

    The Healthcare Effectiveness Dataand Information Set measure onWeight Assessment and Counselingfor Nutrition and Physical Activity forChildren/Adolescents assesses thepercentage of patients 2 to 17 yearsof age who had an outpatient visitwith a primary care provider and whohad evidence of BMI percentiledocumentation, counseling fornutrition, and counseling for physicalactivity during the measurementyear.133 Depending on insurance type,60% or fewer pediatric visitscontained documentation ofcounseling for physical activity orreferral for physical activity on thebasis of administrative data ormedical record review that includeda note indicating the date and at leastone of the following activities: (1)discussion of current physical activitybehaviors (eg, exercise routine,participation in sports activities,examination for sports participation);(2) checklist indicating physicalactivity was addressed; (3)counseling or referral for physicalactivity; (4) member receivededucational materials on physicalactivity; or (5) anticipatory guidancefor physical activity. Examples ofnotations that do not count towardthis requirement include “notation of‘cleared for gym class’ alone withoutany documentation of a discussion”or “notation of ‘health education’ or‘anticipatory guidance’ without anyspecific mention of physicalactivity.”133

    The US Preventive Services TaskForce recommends that cliniciansscreen children 6 years and older forobesity and offer them or refer themto comprehensive, intensivebehavioral intervention that includesphysical activity and nutritionalcounseling to promote improvementin weight status. Rated as a “B”recommendation, this strategy mustbe included in health plans under theAffordable Care Act’s Prevention and

    Health Promotion activities.134

    Similarly, the AAP clinical report onobesity prevention also underscoresthe importance of physical activitypromotion by pediatricians and otherhealth care providers.10 Given thecritical importance of play inchildhood, of which physical play isone type, the AAP recommends thatclinicians write a “prescription forplay” at well-child visits in the first2 years of life.76 Bright Futures:Guidelines for Health Supervision ofInfants, Children and Adolescents,Fourth Edition, encourages play asa way to decrease screen timestarting at 18 months of age,promoting behavioral managementand social development starting at2 years of age, and advancing topromotion of physical activityguidelines at 5 years of age forgrowth and development.16 As such,physical activity is a component of theBright Futures health supervisionpriorities of social and emotionalwell-being, school readiness andperformance, and risk-behaviorreduction.16

    ROLE OF PARENTS IN PHYSICALACTIVITY FOR CHILDREN

    Early in life, opportunities for thedevelopment of physical literacyoccur at home. Parents are integral,not only in role-modeling movement,but also in playing with their childrento allow for acquisition of necessaryskills.76 The role of parents is evenmore important in CYHSCN given thecomplexity of needs and barriers toparticipation that children withdisabilities face.135 Free-play is theprimary exposure of necessity.76

    Playing catch, climbing structures andnatural elements, such as bouldersand trees, and tag address skills intravel, hand-eye coordination, andbalance and strength through naturalexploration and fun play. Organizedsports are unnecessary at early agesbut are beneficial for more specificskill development once a child isready on the basis of physical,

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  • cognitive, and behavioralreadiness.136 Children who engage ina variety of different activities andsports, especially those that helpbuild fundamental movement skillssuch as gymnastics, swimming, andtrack will be more likely to developphysical literacy as well as enjoymentof physical activity and attainrecommended levels of MVPA.85

    Sport specialization, as outlined in theAAP statement “Sports Specializationand Intensive Training in YoungAthletes,” is discouraged beforepuberty because there is no evidencethat young children will benefit fromearly sport specialization in themajority of sports, and some datasuggest that early specialization leadsto higher rates of overuse injury andburnout from concentratedactivity.83,137,138 Exposure to naturehas also been shown to have its ownbenefits on health; thus,opportunities for play and movementoutdoors, even in the smallest ofgreen spaces, are important andcreate an increased appreciation ofmovement and nature.139,140

    ROLE OF SCHOOLS IN PROMOTINGPHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN YOUTH

    In many areas, school provides theprimary opportunity for physicalactivity and acquisition of physicalliteracy. In fact, the 2018 PhysicalActivity Guidelines AdvisoryCommittee found strong evidencethat interventions that affect multiplecomponents of schools are effectivefor increasing youth physical activity,particularly among those at highestrisk of physical inactivity, such asadolescent girls and children withlimited access to safe and affordableactivity opportunities outside ofschool.31 The American HeartAssociation calls for schools tobecome the central element ina community system that ensuresthat students participate in enoughphysical activity to develop healthylifestyles.141 Developing physicaleducation curricula that promotes

    enjoyment of movement and skilldevelopment is important, especiallyincluding CYSHCN, as is providingopportunities for movement before,during, and after school.142 Nationalstandards outline the role of physicaleducation classes in physicalliteracy.100 It is important torecognize that in physical educationclasses at school, a number of factorshave been shown to result in childrenspending less than 50% of class timeengaged in MVPA.143,144

    Opportunities for additionalmovement throughout the daythrough active classrooms benefit notonly the child through increasedphysical activity but also the learningenvironment as a result of improvedbehavior.36,42,145 Opportunities forrecess and physical education duringschool that maximize movement andminimize sedentary and/or standingtime and encourage social interactionare critical.146,147 Schools alsoprovide a safe place for physicalactivity before and after school thatmany children do not have at home,especially outside, increasing the timespent in MVPA.148–150 SHAPEAmerica, the Society of Health andPhysical Educators, discourages theuse and withholding of physicalactivity as punishment in schools.100

    TOOLS FOR ASSESSING PHYSICALACTIVITY IN PEDIATRIC CLINICALSETTINGS

    In a nationally representative sample(N = 811) of US primary carephysicians caring for children andadolescents (pediatrics and familymedicine), most physicians reportedassessing physical activity in youthusing general questions about theamount of physical activity (98%).14

    However, a lower proportion (66%)asked specific questions aboutduration, intensity, and type ofphysical activity, and only a minorityreported using a standardizedquestionnaire (7%) or other writtenphysical activity assessments (6%).14

    In comparison, 98% of physicians

    reported regularly measuring weightobjectively on a scale in the officesetting.14 That the majority ofpediatric primary care physiciansreport somehow assessing physicalactivity levels in their clinical practiceis encouraging, but the study byHuang et al14 that revealed fewerthan one-third of pediatricians couldcorrectly identify guidelines calls intoquestion the degree to whichproviders are correctly screening forinsufficient physical activity oradequately counseling adolescentsand their families on therecommended “dose” of physicalactivity for health.

    Several methods have been used toassess physical activity in childrenand adolescents includingquestionnaires, activity logs,pedometers, and research-grade andconsumer-oriented accelerometers.Practicality, validity, and reliabilityare important considerations whendeciding appropriate methods toassess physical activity levels inclinical settings.120 Although physicalactivity is important, assessment ofphysical literacy (Table 4) is firstnecessary to quantify current activity,create appropriate goals forimprovement, and allow for dose-response relationships to changes inother health parameters (andsubsequent studies to demonstratebenefit or lack thereof) (Table 5). Inthe absence of opportunities todirectly assess movement,quantification of physical activity mayserve as a surrogate measure foryounger children in representingopportunities for development ofphysical literacy. Simply askingchildren about their enjoyment ofmovement may provide insight intotheir physical literacy.105

    In the adult population, systematicassessment of physical activity levelsin clinical settings has beenestablished through the integration ofa self-reported physical activity vitalsign (PAVS) into electronic healthrecords (EHRs).151 The PAVS has

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  • been promoted through the Exerciseis Medicine initiative of the AmericanCollege of Sports Medicine.115,152–154

    The PAVS consists of 2 questions(Fig 1), adapted from the BehavioralRisk Factor Surveillance System andvalidated to screen for inactivity inclinical settings.155–157 Integration ofthe PAVS into the EHR of large healthcare systems resulted in greaterphysical activity–related counseling,weight change in adult patients withobesity, and hemoglobin A1c changesin those with diabetes.158,159 TheInstitute of Medicine (now NationalAcademy of Medicine) has supportedthe inclusion of the PAVS and/orobjective assessment of physicalactivity in EHRs.160

    Assessment of physical activity levelsin youth via self-report is a morecomplex undertaking because youthare less likely to make accurate self-report assessments than adultsbecause of developmental differences,especially in the ability to performdetailed recall and understandconcepts regarding physical activityduration and intensity.161,162 Inaddition, youth have an activitypattern that is more variable andintermittent compared with adults.163

    Furthermore, sports practices involveMVPA for only a fraction of the time,and the amount of time varies greatlyby sport.164 A thorough review ofphysical activity assessment tools isincluded in the SupplementalInformation.

    STRATEGIES TO OVERCOME BARRIERSTO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ASSESSMENT,COUNSELING, AND REFERRAL INCLINICAL PRACTICE

    Physicians face many barriers toimplementing physical activityassessment, counseling, and referralin the clinical setting.151 Clinical visittimes are short, and the list ofpreventive guidance to incorporateinto well-child checks is long.151

    Solutions will likely requireinterprofessional approaches andengagement with communityorganizations in development of toolsto provide interventions and trackphysical activity, integration ofmeasurements of activity into theEHR, and identification ofassociations with health outcomes.151

    Regardless, physical activityassessment, counseling, andpromotion follows the same approachas used in other areas of lifestylechange for chronic disease, yet it isapplicable to all patients (Table 5).165

    Pediatricians will need efficientworkflows to incorporate physicalactivity assessment, counseling, andreferral into the clinical visit. Thiscould be accomplished througha PAVS in the medical record, previsitquestionnaires, or screeningperformed by support staff.151 EHRcompanies and health careinstitutions are encouraged to includetools to measure, document, report,and investigate physical activitymeasures and association with other

    health outcomes, including assessingfor physical literacy. For example, theIntermountain Healthcare systemdeveloped and integrated into theirEHR system a pediatric PAVS for useat preventive care visits for childrenages 6 to 18 years.151 This toolcombines the PACE1 validated itemwith the addition of questions toassess activity participation onspecific settings and domains(physical education, recreation,sports, transportation, home, afterschool, sedentary or screen time) inan effort to facilitate complianceassessment and guide goal-settingand domain-specific counseling.151

    Since 2011, the Kaiser PermanenteHealth System integrated into its EHRsystem and clinical workflows thepediatric exercise vital sign, modeledafter the YRBS questions, for youth 5to 18 years (Fig 1).166 Although notyet formally validated in children,implementing the PAVS as a part ofthe health visit and within the EHRrepresents a starting point ininitiating the conversation aroundphysical activity in primary care andassessing the potential to predictfuture disease risk158 as well asdetermining the validity of the PAVSin pediatric practice.167 Brief tools forassessing physical activity areincluded in Table 6 (see theSupplemental Information for a fulldiscussion regarding the tools andmethodology used to identifyadvantages and disadvantages ofeach).

    Similar to adult-based approaches,once the current physical activitylevel of the child is understood,providers can offer more specific,developmentally tailored physicalactivity advice or set an appropriateincremental goal for increase inactivity and can include furtherguidance and referral resources in theafter-visit summary.120 For childrenidentified as needing furtherintervention, a brief follow-up visitcould be scheduled, or the patientcould be referred to a community

    TABLE 5 Steps Toward Integrating Physical Activity Assessment and Counseling Into Clinical Practice

    1. Ask about current physical activity frequency and duration and enjoyment of movement.2. If it is an acute or subspecialty visit, connect benefit of physical activity to current health conditionand advise on restrictions in physical activity (if applicable).

    3. If it is a health supervision visit, assess physical literacy and any gap between current andrecommended activity level. Assess the patient and family interest in discussing promotion ofphysical activity.a. If not interested, provide information on the benefit of physical activity to current health, if the

    patient has any chronic issues, and/or future health (including athletic performance).b. If interested, discuss the reason for interest and potential area of change and establish a specific,

    attainable incremental goal to progress toward physical activity guidelines. Connect patient and/or family to resources to support achievement of goal, such as a physical education teacher,exercise specialist, physical or occupational therapist, or coach.

    4. Recommend scheduling an appointment to discuss achievement toward goal; identify obstacles tochange and establish new goals.

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  • resource (such as a teacher orcommunity center).120 In addition,support staff could receiveappropriate training to elaborate ona provider’s physical activityprescription and connect patientswith community and technologyresources to fill the prescription.120

    Special emphasis on addressingbarriers for CYSHCN may be neededto assist patients and families withunderlying mobility issues.168,169

    Further guidance for CYSHCN may befound in the AAP clinical report“Promoting the Participation ofChildren With Disabilities in Sports,

    Recreation, and PhysicalActivities.”128

    Institutional support of pediatricphysical therapists, occupationaltherapists, athletic trainers, exercisespecialists, social workers, and otherprofessionals is necessary to assist inaddressing the needs of the childrenmost at risk for inactivity, such asCYSHCN; children of minority, rural,and urban status who experienceinsufficient access or resources tophysical activity; and adolescentgirls.116,170 Ideal partnerships resultin access to programs that are safe,

    close to home, financially feasible,fun, and culturally appropriate andoffer adaptive experiences andintellectually appropriateprogramming (eg, SpecialOlympics) so that children facingbarriers receive the sameopportunities as their peers(Table 6).168

    Insurance companies can play a roleby providing coverage for necessaryservices and reducing reasons forpayment denials becauseimproved physical literacy andphysical activity, even fornonambulatory individuals,result in later health benefit andsavings in health careexpenditures.171

    ROLE OF PHYSICIANS IN PROMOTINGPEDIATRIC PHYSICAL ACTIVITYOUTSIDE OF DIRECT PATIENT CARE

    Many patients, families, andcommunity organizations look topediatricians to provide physicalactivity recommendations for sportsparticipation, modifications forchildren with special needs or anacute or chronic injury, andincreasingly for management of manyphysical and behavioral conditionssuch as prediabetes and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.172 Yetmany pediatricians may feel they donot have the experience or trainingneeded to guide their patients towardmeeting physical activityrecommendations. In medical school,they likely received little to notraining in exercise prescription.173

    Most did not fare any better inresidency, with only 26% ofpediatric residency programsreported having a curriculum inphysical activity counseling, withthe greatest barrier being the lack offaculty with training in physicalactivity counseling, limiting providerknowledge and self-efficacy.174–176

    Encouragingly, training pediatricresidents in physical activitycounseling has been shown toimprove the physical activity of

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  • patients.177 Implementing curriculaand providing education is aneffective first step (Table 7), whichcould be expanded to continuingmedical education for practicingclinicians.

    Clinicians have a responsibility tomodel physical activity for theirpatients and families through theirown physical activity and communityengagement. Several studies haveshown that physicians’ personalphysical activity behaviors are animportant correlate of their attitudesand clinical practice regardingphysical activity.178,179 Interestingly,the greatest predictor of asking aboutphysical activity by pediatricians isbeing personally “fit and healthy”themselves.180 In addition, physicalactivity is integral to personal well-being for the health care professional,improving quality of life and work-lifebalance and decreasingburnout.181–184 The AAP haspublished a clinical report on thesubject.185

    RECOMMENDATIONS

    Pediatricians are encouraged topromote physical literacy and activityin children and progress towardrecommended physical activityguidelines in one or more of thefollowing ways.

    1. Assess and document gross motorskills and physical activity asappropriate at health care visits(Table 5, Fig 1).

    a. Assess gross motor skilldevelopment, physical literacy,and physical activity levels atall health supervision visits,with early referral to assess andtreat identified delays ordeficits (Table 4). A PAVSmay be a useful screeningtool to guide specific counseling(Fig 1).

    b. For CYSHCN, discuss physicalactivity prescription and anyphysical activity limitationswith subspecialists who aresharing in a patient’s care.

    Clearly document a patient’sindividual physical activityprescription so that otherproviders, therapists,caretakers, and parents canhelp a child implement theprescription.

    c. For children who areinsufficiently active, identifybarriers to activity and usebehavioral strategies such asmotivational interviewing tohelp patients and familiesidentify doable strategies toincrease activity.

    2. Discuss the role and benefits ofphysical activity on physical andsocial growth and developmentand management of other healthconditions as well as in mentalhealth, school performance,behavioral management, and risk-behavior reduction specificallyrelated to thepatient.

    3. Encourage parents to not only “doas I say” but also “do as I do”because children who grow up infamilies with active parents aremuch more likely to be activethemselves.

    4. Provide specific tools andresources to help families buildskills. Assist families inovercoming barriers to physicalactivity by referring families tocommunity advocates andcommunity-based activityprograms and other places to beactive, such as sports clubs,recreation centers, parks, walkingand biking trails, skate parks, andplaygrounds.

    5. Advocate with health careorganizations, insuranceproviders, schools, and communityorganizations to increaseopportunities for physical activityfor all children.

    a. Encourage healthy child carecenters and preschools toprovide ample opportunitiesfor children to move in ways

    TABLE 6 Resources for Pediatricians on Physical Activity Assessment and Counseling

    Institute for Healthy Childhood Weight: http://ihcw.aap.orgExercise is Medicine: www.exerciseismedicine.orgNational Physical Activity Plan: http://www.physicalactivityplan.orgNational Association of Physical Literacy: http://naplusa.orgSHAPE America: 2016 Shape of the Nation: https://www.shapeamerica.org/advocacy/son/default.aspxPrescription for Activity: https://www.prescriptionforactivity.org/Lifestyle Medicine Education Collaborative: http://lifestylemedicineeducation.org/National Recreation and Park Association: “Prescribing Parks for Better Health Success Stories”:https://www.nrpa.org/contentassets/f768428a39aa4035ae55b2aaff372617/final-prescribing-parks-for-better-health-success-stories.pdf

    National Association for the Education of Young Children: https://www.naeyc.org/ (includingDevelopmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birththrough Age 8, Third Edition, as a resource for schools)

    SHAPE, Society of Health and Physical Educators.

    TABLE 7 Recommendations for Promoting Physical Activity Assessment and Counseling in MedicalEducation

    1. Demonstrate assessment and counseling in practice for learners.a. Primary care pediatricians and health care providers: general physical activity assessment and

    screening, counseling and goal-setting, and activity or exercise prescription and referral tocommunity partners and resources.

    b. Subspecialists: guidance on physical activity benefits and restrictions as related to relevantmedical condition to patient, family, and other physicians involved in the patient’s care.

    2. Advocate for the inclusion of education regarding physical activity guidelines within medical schooland residency training.

    3. Advocate for the inclusion of education regarding physical activity counseling and exerciseprescription as part of longitudinal curricula within medical school and residency training.

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  • that they were designed tomove, that is, in frequent, shortbursts.

    b. Support education policies thatengineer physical educationand literacy back into theschool day and shared usepolicies that allow for safe,accessible, affordable access torecreational space.

    c. Support the development ofprograms that provideresources for physical activityof children who arehospitalized (and their siblings)and for children needingadditional resources to bephysically active, such asCYSHCN and those whoexperience socioeconomicbarriers.

    6. Identify opportunities for physicalactivity assessment andprescription for children facingbarriers to activity. Those most atrisk for inactivity include childrenof minority, urban, and ruralstatus, adolescent girls, andCYSHCN. In many cases, school-based physical activityinterventions are the mostpromising approach to increasephysical activity.186

    7. Advocate for the inclusion of physicalactivity assessments within EHRs anduse the assessments to providepatient-specific physical activityrecommendations for pediatricpatients.

    a. Advocate for payment frompublic and private payers for

    administration of validatedphysical activity assessmentinstruments.

    b. Investigate the type and effectsof physical activity onhealth outcomes of pediatricpatients.

    8. Work with medical schools,residency programs, and healthcare institutions to developcurricula in exercise prescriptionand methods for physical activityassessment and prescription thatinclude the recommendedfrequency, intensity, duration, andtype of activity, taking intoconsideration the child’s currenthealth, fitness, and preferences(Table 7).

    LEAD AUTHORS

    Felipe Lobelo, MD, PhDNatalie D. Muth, MD, MPH, FAAP, FACSMSara Hanson, PhDBlaise A. Nemeth, MD, MS, FAAP

    COUNCIL ON SPORTS MEDICINE ANDFITNESS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,2017–2018

    Cynthia R. LaBella, MD, FAAP, ChairpersonM. Alison Brooks, MD, FAAPGreg Canty, MD, FAAPAlex B. Diamond, DO, MPH, FAAPWilliam Hennrikus, MD, FAAPKelsey Logan, MD, MPH, FAAPKody Moffatt, MD, FAAPBlaise A. Nemeth, MD, MS, FAAPK. Brooke Pengel, MD, FAAPAndrew R. Peterson, MD, MSPH, FAAPPaul R. Stricker, MD, FAAP

    LIAISONS

    Donald W. Bagnall – National AthleticTrainers’ Association

    STAFF

    Anjie Emanuel, MPH

    SECTION ON OBESITY EXECUTIVECOMMITTEE, 2017–2018

    Christopher F. Bolling, MD, FAAP,ChairpersonSarah Armstrong, MD, FAAPMatthew Allen Haemer, MD, MPH, FAAPNatalie D. Muth, MD, MPH, FAAPJohn Rausch, MD, MPH, FAAPVictoria Rogers, MD, FAAPStephanie Moore Walsh, MD, FAAP

    LIAISON

    Alyson B. Goodman, MD, MPH – Centers forDisease Control and Prevention

    STAFF

    Mala Thapar, MPH

    ABBREVIATIONS

    AAP: American Academy ofPediatrics

    CYSHCN: children and youth withspecial health care needs

    EHR: electronic health recordMVPA: moderate-to-vigorous

    physical activityPACE1: Patient-centered

    Assessment and Counselingfor Exercise plus Nutrition

    PAVS: physical activity vital signYRBS: Youth Risk Behavior Survey

    PEDIATRICS (ISSN Numbers: Print, 0031-4005; Online, 1098-4275).

    Copyright © 2020 by the American Academy of Pediatrics

    FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Dr Muth receives royalties from the American Academy of Pediatrics and F.A. Davis and previously had a consulting relationship with the

    American Council on Exercise; Drs Hanson, Lobelo, and Nemeth have indicated they have no financial relationships relevant to this article to disclose.

    FUNDING: No external funding.

    POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Dr Muth receives royalties from the American Academy of Pediatrics and F.A. Davis and previously had a consulting relationship

    with the American Council on Exercise; Drs Hanson, Lobelo, and Nemeth have indicated they have no potential conflicts of interest to disclose.

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