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Evaluation of the Physical Activity and Public Health Course for Researchers
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Oct 01 2014
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Source: J Phys Act Health. 12(8):1052-1060.
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Alternative Title:J Phys Act Health
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Description:Background
Since 1995, an 8-day Physical Activity and Public Health Course for Researchers has been offered yearly in the United States.
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In 2013, an evaluation quantified time that fellows spent in different course offerings, surveyed fellows on course impact, documented grant funding, and identified fellow participation on leading physical activity-related journals.
Results
The number of fellows that attended the course ranged from 20–35/year. Fellows who participated in the web survey (n=322) agreed that the course: met their expectations (99%), had a positive impact on the physical activity research or practice work they did (98%), and helped increase their professional networking in the field (93%). Following the course, 73% of fellows had further contact with course faculty and 71% had further contact with other fellows. From the National Institutes of Health, 117 grants were awarded to 82 fellows (21% of eligible fellows). Out of 14 journals reviewed, 11 had at least one fellow on their staff as editor, associate editor, or editorial board member.
Conclusion
The Physical Activity and Public Health Course for Researchers helps address a training need by providing instruction and building capacity in the US and abroad for conducting research on physical activity and public health.
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Pubmed ID:25271475
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC4949596
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Volume:12
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Issue:8
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