School Health in Los Angeles County

Schools have a crucial role in promoting health and wellness

A comprehensive approach to school health is a best practice

Develop health habits that last a lifetime

Early physical activity experience leads to a lifelong active lifestyle

Cardiovascular and school health program

CVSH supports:

Evidence-based policy and systems

Environmental (PSE) efforts that facilitate increased physical activity

Cardiovascular and school health program

JUMPP Coalition

Physical Education MAP

Physical Education brochure

Whole School, Community, Whole Child Model

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Users a student-centered approach to connect academic achievement and health

School-based Projects

Policy Update Collaboration

Compliance Assessment Tools

Parent Education

Facilitate Shared Use Agreements

Do You Know?

According to research, structured and intentional physical activity before, during, and after school can positively impact students' physical and mental health

School District Physical Education Model Action Plan (PE MAP) Toolkit

This four-step toolkit has been developed to guide school districts in improving their Physical Education program. This process is based on lessons learned from adopting and implementing LAUSD's 2008 Physical Education Board Resolution and 2009 Physical Education Policy Bulletin.


Resources to get Your School Active


Nonprofit Organizations


Learn More About State/Federal Resources