Physical Activity Basics and Training

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

2010-2011 Elective Catalog

Department: Family & Community Medicine

Title:	Physical Activity Basics and Training
Course Number:	15573
Course Type:	Traditional

Description:
This elective will provide an introduction to the theories and techniques of delivering community educational outreach programs designed to increase physical activity in children. Using ?The White House Task Force on Childhood Obesity Report to the President ? as a starting point, the student will examine the relevant literature and become familiar with existing intervention programs such as the Get Active campaign and the Active Kids Pyramid. Students will complete a pre- and post-test about physical activity facts. Students will be required to present a ?physical activity? outreach program to at least one group of children. Students will also work with Laura Rogers, MD, whose research investigates the relationship between breast cancer survival and exercise and with Linda Ranhan, MS, who is a physical trainer in the community.
Objectives:
1. Organize a community-oriented primary care program aimed at decreasing childhood obesity with an emphasis on physical activity 2. Work with local schools and organizations to provide community-oriented education 3. Expand his/her knowledge base related to physical activity and childhood obesity 4. Develop skills for educating children and families about physical activity
Evaluation:
1. Viewing of videos and websites 2. Completion of all pre- and post-tests 3. Provision of one physical activity outreach activity 4. Completion of meetings with Laura Rogers and Sara Mansfield and also with physical trainer
Prerequisites:

Faculty Responsible for Elective:	Tracey Smith
Telephone:	(217-545-2200
E-mail:	tsmith@siumed.edu

Additional Faculty:

Amber Barnhart, MD
Jo Anne Lemaster, MS, CHS
Sara Mansfield, MS
Laura Rogers, MD
Linda Ranhan, MS

Enrollment:	Minimum: 1	Maximum: 10
Schedule:	Full Time 1 week
Credit Hours:	Minimum: 1	Maximum: 1

Week(s) Elective Offered*:

Week 20: 11/15/10
Week 22: 11/29/10
Week 31: 01/31/11
Week 39: 03/28/11
Week 40: 04/04/11

*Check with the Registrar to determine availability of elective.

Chris Reavis, MS (Curriculum Information)
Jean Afflerbach (Web Page)

E-mail:

tsmith@siumed.edu