PAPREN - Physical Activity Policy Research and Evaluation Network (original) (raw)

Our vision: Active people in active communities, supported by equitable, sustainable policies and practices.

PAPREN is a CDC-funded Network that brings diverse partners together to create environments that maximize physical activity. The Network advances the evidence base and puts research into practice through collaboration across sectors with a shared vision of achieving active communities. PAPREN is the research partner of the CDC's Active People, Healthy NationSM initiative.

PAPREN

structure consists of a Coordinating Center, CDC advisors, Steering Committee, and two Hubs, the Rural Hub and the Urban Hub.

All PAPREN members have the option to join either or both of our two Hubs, which focus on priority topic areas related to the built environment and physical activity. The Hubs support project groups that develop products and tools and offer opportunity for researchers and practitioners to network and exchange information. Learn more here.

PAPREN seeks to