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Overcoming legal liability concerns for school-based physical activity promotion

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  • Zimmerman, S.
  • Kramer, K.
  • Trowbridge, M.J.

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Schools have been identified as a priority environment for physical activity promotion as a component of efforts to help prevent childhood obesity. A variety of school-based environmental and programmatic strategies have been proven effective in promoting physical activity both on-site and in the surrounding community. However,many schools are deterred by fears of increased risk of legal liability for personal injuries. We examine 3 schoolbased strategies for promoting physical activity-Safe Routes to School programs, joint use agreements, and playground enhancement- from a tort liability perspective, and describe how schools can substantially minimize any associated liability risk through injury prevention and other strategies. We also recommend approaches to help schools overcome their liability concerns and adopt these critically needed healthy school policies. Copyright © 2013 by the American Public Health Association®.

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  • Zimmerman, S. & Kramer, K. & Trowbridge, M.J., 2013. "Overcoming legal liability concerns for school-based physical activity promotion," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 103(11), pages 1962-1968.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2013.301319_9
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2013.301319
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