Physical education and physical activity: results from the School Health Policies and Programs Study 2006.

Background: Comprehensive school-based physical activity programs consist of physical education and other physical activity opportunities including recess and other physical activity breaks, intramurals, interscholastic sports, and walk and bike to school initiatives. This article describes the characteristics of school physical education and physical activity policies and programs in the United States at the state, district, school, and classroom levels.

Methods: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention conducts the School Health Policies and Programs Study every 6 years.