| 778 | Saturday, April 29, 2006 |
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| 8:45 AM-10:00 AM | Convention Center:150DEF |
| Research Consortium |
| Health Symposium: Assessing and Improving Outcomes in College Physical Activity Courses |
| The intent of this symposium is to describe outcomes-based research in college fitness/wellness courses. This type of course is offered in a variety of formats throughout the U.S., with no consensus regarding best practices. This symposium will provide a small sample of outcomes currently being measured, and provide a forum of discussion for future directions. |
Keyword(s): college level issues, health promotion, physical activity
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| Presider: Gary Liguori, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND |
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Speakers: |
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Promoting Workout Adherence and Commitment to Exercise by Using Flexible Laboratory Alternatives
Robert M. Hautala, Western Oregon University, Monmouth, OR |
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Using the SenseWear™ Pro Armband as a Tool to Promote Physical Activity in a College Activity Course
Meghan Stritesky, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC and Gary Liguori, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND |
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Effects of a Fitness for Life Course on the Wellness Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors of Selected University Students
John H. Downing and Gerald E. Masterson, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO |
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Changes in Cardiovascular Fitness in a College Fitness and Wellness Course
Gary Liguori, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND |
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Cardiovascular Endurance Assessment of Students Enrolled in a College Dimensions of Wellness Course
Tanya Morgan, West Chester University, West Chester, PA |
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