During the past 40 years, many organizations, including agencies within the Federal government and associations such as NASPE, have issued physical activity recommendations. In October 2008, HHS released the first official national Physical Activity Guidelines. The purpose of this research session is to: (a) describe the scientific review process used in developing the Guidelines, (b) illustrate how the scientific evidence base was translated into the Guidelines, and (c) illustrate and provide recommendations for how AAHPERD professionals can assess and translate the Guidelines into evidence-based approaches to promoting physical activity in various school and community settings.