Physical Activity as Medicine Workshop

Catalog description

Students will learn to use Physical Activity as a medical modality for improved health and wellness in various chronic “hypokinetic” diseases. This workshop is based upon the Exercise is Medicine program from the American College of Sports Medicine that attempts to increase the physical activity of all by using various biobehavioral strategies. This workshop will focus on strategies for increasing physical activity of those individuals with chronic “hypokinetic” diseases including diabetes, pulmonary disease and heart disease. Finally, the tool of health coaching will be explored.