The importance of physical activity has been spotlighted by its selection as one of the Healthy People 2020 goals, specifically to improve health, fitness, and quality of life through daily physical activity.
The Healthy People 2020 campaign has identified that “More than 80 — percent of adults do not meet the guidelines for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities: Retrieved from Healthy People 2020 — .-_-= http://healthypeople.gov/2020.
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Complete a mindful self-assessment of healthy behaviors and identify strengths and areas for improvement
Utilize technology to identify strategies for increasing physical activity
Overview As the chapters in our lives unfold our patterns and routines change; as do our interests, energies and activities. In this module we will explore the opportunities that are present today for us to enhance the place physical activity has in our personal and professional lives, in our workplaces, families and communities.
Begin this week’s activities by viewing the Healthy People 2020 website at http://wvimi healthypeople.gov/2020/topics-obiectivesitopicipbysical-activity. Review the material on the overview. objective, and national snapshot tabs on this webpage. Select and review at least I of the consumer information resources on the interventions and resources tabs.
Consider:
What is your level of physical activity? How does it impact how you function at work, in school, and in the community?
When your patients look at you what do they see? You are role model for physical activity and health? Consider the impact on your credibility as a patient educator.
We have all “heard” it before. Physical activity is good for us. It reduces the risk of and mitigates against the effects of chronic illness. It improves mood by stimulating the release of the body’s natural antidepressants-endorphins. It helps relieve stress and it helps us maintain a healthy body weight. It helps maintain our strength and stamina.
Take a moment to reflect:
Do you do more than just -hear if? What effects have your level of physical activity had on your life? Your career’? Your family and social relationships? i’r`
Consider this week’s module an opportunity for deeper reflection, self-assessment and personal and professional renewal. The Centers for Cease Control website http://www.alc.goviphysicalactivity/index.html offers readings, educational videos, tools and strategies for improving and enhancing personal, family, workplace and community physical activity.
Conduct a comprehensive review of each of the sections. Prior to completing your review on the above, also turn your attention to the state physical activity indicator report for 2014 at hps://www.cdc.go/physicalactivityidownloadsipa_state_indicator_report2014.pdf
These reports will provide community wide assessment updates and information.
The assignments and learning activities in this module require a mindful self-assessment and the ability to apply creativity and innovation toward goal achievement
