Sit Less, Move More! Understanding Inactivity Physiology
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COURSE OVERVIEW:
This course describes the exciting news emerging from the young and rapidly growing field of "inactivity physiology" which aims to improve health in a sedentary society and target some of the most common diseases caused by sedentary lifestyles. Inactivity physiology represents a paradigm shift for how we think about how lifestyle causes disease. Simply put, the inactivity physiology paradigm says that "too little exercise" is not the same as "too much sitting" (physical inactivity) and that too much sitting has very potent effects on the body contributing to the most common diseases.
In this course, Marc Hamilton, PhD explains both the basic and applied science leading to the development of the inactivity physiology paradigm, including research suggesting that the unhealthy effects of sitting idle too much are largely independent of whether or not a person exercises. A focus will be put on the practical implications for the front line health care providers in order to improve medical care. This includes discussion applicable for pediatrics, preventative medicine, and geriatrics.
Catherine Christie, PhD, RD, LD/N, FADA discusses behavior change research and offers clinical insights into effective ways health care providers can help patients overcome barriers and discover physical activity self-efficacy or the willingness, ability and readiness to change. A brief review of the literature on barriers in various patient groups will be presented. Possible solutions and materials that can be incorporated in intervention programs and when working with patients to determine their own self-efficacy for physical activity will also be discussed.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Use research findings to explain the basic tenants of the inactivity physiology paradigm, including why "too little exercise" is not the same as "too much sitting" (physical inactivity).
- Assess patient willingness, ability, and readiness to change physical activity behaviors.
- Discuss how behavior change strategies can be used with patients to reduce perceived barriers and increase physical activity.
- Review tools to help patients evolve from an inactive to an active lifestyle, meeting the recommended physical activity guidelines.
AUDIENCE:
Nurses, nurse practitioners, dietitians/nutritionists, and other healthcare providers interested in the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease.
FACULTY:
Marc Hamilton, PhD
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Baton Rouge, LA
Biography
Catherine Christie, PhD, RD, LD/N, FADA
Associate Dean, Brooks College of Health
& Chair, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL
Biography
Joyce Ross, MSN, CRNP, CS, CLS, FNLA, FPCNA
PCNA President
Broomall, PA
Biography
FACULTY DISCLOSURES:
The faculty members have declared no commercial relationships related to the content of this presentation.
COST:
This online educational activity is offered free of charge.
PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITY AND RECEIPT OF CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT:
View the program materials, complete the online evaluation at the end of the activity, and print your CE certificate.
ACCREDITOR:
PCNA is accredited by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners as an approved provider of nurse practitioner continuing education - provider number 030602. This program is accredited for one contact hour of continuing education and was planned in accordance with AANP CE Standards and Policies and AANP Commercial Support Standards.
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GRANTOR:
This program is being presented by the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA) through an educational grant from The Coca-Cola Company's Beverage Institute For Health & Wellness.