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Cardiovascular and School Health

Cardiovascular and School Health is committed to uniting the strengths of community partnerships to promote physical activity. CVSH is working to overcome systemic barriers to reduce the burden of chronic disease among Los Angeles County residents. The vision is to encourage Los Angeles County residents from all walks of life to engage in physical activity in line with CDC recommendations with equitable access to community resources for healthy living.

Educational Materials

Kids How-to Guide for 10-Minute Exercise Breaks
English | Spanish

Champions for Change: Power Up in 10
English | Spanish

Physical Activity Tips
for Adults
English | Spanish

Walking for Health
Tips to Keep You and Your Dog Fit
English | Spanish

View and download these activities, and refer to them daily in your fitness and exercise program. For additional health education materials from the Department of Public Health, click here.
Disclaimer: If you have a chronic medical condition please consult a physician before starting any fitness or exercise program.

Additional Resources

Los Angeles Countywide Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment
The Countywide Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment quantifies the need for parks and recreation resources in Los Angeles County (cities and unincorporated areas) and estimates the potential cost of meeting that need. Visit the report's webpage to view the final report in various languages, as well as resources and interactive maps and data for your community.

English | Spanish

Choose Health LA: Parent's Guide to Physical Education
This guide is intended for parents, and describes how parents can support their child's health through physical activity, the differences between physical education and physical activity, the benefits of effective physical education, California laws regarding physical education, who can teach this subject, how grades must be assigned, and the physical education requirements for high school students. This brochure is available in English and Spanish.

Choose Health LA!
Choose Health LA is a local initiative of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to prevent and control chronic disease in Los Angeles County. Click this image to connect with resources for nutrition, active living and healthy LA neighborhoods.