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We would like to announce an exciting upcoming event (flyer attached): Exercise is Medicine: Translating Science into Action. Exercise is Medicine is a major global health initiative managed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) which aims to incorporate physical activity assessment and promotion as a standard in clinical care and connect health care with evidence-based physical activity resources for all. Specifically, our University of Arkansas Exercise is Medicine On Campus program was recently awarded Gold Status by the ACSM.  

 

On Thursday, October 17, 2024, we will be hosting a symposium featuring two world-renowned speakers: Drs. Barry Franklin and Elizabeth Joy. Both speakers are former presidents and current fellows of the ACSM. Dr. Franklin, Director of Preventive Cardiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation at Corewell Health at William Beaumont University Hospital, has over 700 peer-reviewed publications on physical activity and cardiovascular health,. Dr. Joy, Chief Medical Officer for Lore Health, is the current chair of the Exercise is Medicine Governance Board.  Their presentations will be followed by a discussion panel including our speakers, Dr. J. Larry Durstine (former ACSM President) and local leaders in the clinical and physical activity areas. More information and details can be found here.

 

We would like to thank all who have contributed to making this possible, specifically the College of Education and Health Professions (COEHP) at the University of Arkansas, COEHP’s WE CARE Initiative, the Exercise Science Research Center, and the Department of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation (HHPR).

 

The evening’s events will begin with a reception at 5:00 p.m. in the foyer of the Graduate Education Building (GRAD) followed by the symposium at 6:00 p.m. in GRAD 163. We also plan to have the Exercise is Medicine On Campus RSO Field Day going around campus on October 17, so please check out their exciting activities! A webinar will also be made availabe closer to the date of event.

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