Practitioner's Course on Community Interventions

Date: September 18-24, 2008

Description: This 6-day course is for practitioners who are involved or interested in community-based initiatives to promote physical activity.  Topics include public health models for physical activity promotion, epidemiology/needs assessment, "best practice" intervention strategies, policy and environmental supports for physical activity, program evaluation, partnership development, and current research on physical activity promotion.  One-on-one and small group interaction with leading experts is emphasized.  The faculty for this course is composed of nationally known public health practitioners and researchers. 

Course Director: Dennis Shepard, MAT, CHES, Project Manager, YMCA of the USA National Partnership with Steps to a Healthier US Initiative.

Faculty: Faculty for the 6-day course consist of national leaders in public health promotion of physical activity and include (among others):

 Ross Brownson, PhD, St Louis University

Adrian Bauman, PhD, MPH, University of Sydney

Nick Cavill, MPH, Cavill Associates

Jacqueline Epping, MEd, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Mark Fenton, MS, "America's Walking" - PBS

Steven Hooker, PhD, University of South Carolina

Candidate Application: Those interested in attending the course will apply and enter a competitive selection process.  Approximately 25 candidates will be selected.  Criteria include professional credentials, experience, current professional position, and potential to enhance public health research and practice. 

How to Apply: Interested persons should print out an application form: CLICK HERE!

Deadline: The completed application must be received by May 16, 2008.

Cost: The Practitioner Course fee is $1,600. The price includes room accommodations, most meals, gratuities, sales taxes, and course materials.  Accommodations are 2 Bedroom/2 Bath condos with 2 persons per condo.  Each condo has a living room, dining room, fully equipped kitchen, towel and linen service, and balcony/patio.  All condos are within walking distance of the conference center and dining facilities.

Please note: ALL FEES MUST BE PAID PRIOR TO ATTENDING THE COURSE.

Are you interested in a scholarship to attend this course?  Please click here for more information.