Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
Section 5.113 - FunctionsThe Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports:
(1) Enlists active community support by creating partnerships with individual citizens, civic and professional groups, amateur and professional athletes, business and labor groups, educational institutions, health care providers and volunteer organizations in an effort to promote and improve physical fitness activities for the citizens of this Commonwealth.(2) Seeks to strengthen and coordinate State services and programs relating to physical fitness, recreation and sports by making recommendations to the Department of Health and other State agencies as appropriate.(3) Encourages local governments to enhance physical fitness activities and facilities.(4) Assists in promoting school health and physical education programs throughout this Commonwealth.(5) Encourages development of community-centered sports and physical activity programs throughout this Commonwealth.(6) Recognizes outstanding contributions and achievements by individuals and groups for their efforts to promote physical activity.(7) Promotes events throughout this Commonwealth that integrate physical activity with disease prevention and health promotion initiatives.(8) Encourages physical fitness among special populations, such as older Pennsylvanians, persons with disabilities and employes in the workplace.(9) Works with other groups concerned with promoting physical activity, such as the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports and other State and National organizations.