Assembly Bill 590 seeks to amend the definition of "physical activity" within the context of athletic training regulations in Wisconsin. Currently, physical activity is defined as vigorous participation in various activities such as exercise, sports, and recreation. The proposed bill changes this definition to specify that physical activity encompasses "moderate or greater participation" in these activities. It further clarifies that moderate participation is characterized by an increase in heart rate and breathing rate, while still allowing the participant to hold a conversation.

Additionally, the bill repeals and recreates section 448.95 (7) of the statutes to reflect this new definition. This change aims to provide a clearer understanding of what constitutes physical activity for licensed athletic trainers, potentially impacting how they evaluate and treat injuries or illnesses related to physical activity. The bill has been introduced and referred to the Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care for further consideration.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 448.95(7), 448.95