Michigan Moves Month
Collaboration. Advocacy. Action.
Michigan Moves Month: May 2023
In its second year, the Michigan Moves coalition is excited to highlight, below, several events in the month of May to encourage collaboration, advocacy, and action in an effort to help all Michiganders become more physically active.
Read the 2023 Gubernatorial Proclamation
Listen to the reading of the Proclamation on the House Floor
Webinar: Movement as Mental Health Medicine
5/11/2023, 12-1pm
Join our expert panel of political leaders, public health experts, mental health providers, and researchers to discuss the role physical activity plays in improving mental health. For more information and to register for this free webinar click here.
Movement of the Day Videos
Posted Daily on Social Media
Looking for ways to get your community moving more during the month of May? Our physical activity experts will provide you with a daily stream of videos, appropriate for all ages and ability levels.
Movement Challenge
Throughout May
With the goal of increasing physical activity levels statewide, a highlight of Michigan Moves Month will be a movement challenge. Although the goal of Michigan Moves is to get every Michigander moving more, this year's challenge will focus on educators and support staff in schools. Go here to find out more!
Physical Activity Facts
All May!
Many myths and misconceptions surrounding physical activity and its role in physical and mental health. The physical activity facts complied by the Michigan Moves Coalition highlight important, evidenced-based, information on the benefits of daily movement.
