Excercise
Complete a self-assessment regarding your own physical activity based on the website information in Module 4 Overview and Readings. Analyze if you are meeting the recommendations and achieving the goals. In your reflection, consider these questions:
How you are meeting the goals? Walk 30-40 minutes per day
What are the barriers if you aren’t meeting the goals? Was held up at work
What you could implement to meet those goals?
What are some creative ideas for physical activities that you could include in your life? I am very active and love to do yoga and ride my bike. I recently received a desk bike pedal exerciser.
Share with the class a physical activity you have always wanted to engage in but just never have completed. What are some creative ideas to eliminate barriers in engaging in this physical activity?
Your initial posting should be at least 400 words in length and utilize at least one scholarly source other than the textbook.
DQ1 UMBO 1, 2, 3DQ1 PLG 1, 6DQ1 CLO 2, 3
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.
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.
Begin this weeks activities by viewing the Healthy People 2020 website at http://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topics-objectives/topic/physical-activity. Review the material on the overview, objective, and national snapshot tabs on this webpage. Select and review at least 1 of the consumer information resources on the interventions and resources tabs. Consider: What is my level of physical activity? How does it impact how I function at work, in school, and in the community? When my patients look at me what do they see? Am I a 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 bodys 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 it? What effects have your level of physical activity had on your life? Your career? Your family and social relationships?
Consider this weeks module an opportunity for deeper reflection, self-assessment and personal and professional renewal. The Centers for Disease Control website http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/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 https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/downloads/pa_state_indicator_report_2014.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.
Goals Alignment
University Mission Based Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 5
Program Learning Goals 1, 3, 6, 7
Course Learning Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Professional Standards
AACN Essential I: Liberal Education for Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing Practice
AACN Essential II: Basic Organizational and Systems Leadership for Quality Care and Patient Safety
AACN Essential IV: Information Management and Application of Patient Care Technology
AACN Essential VI: Interprofessional Communication and Collaboration for Improving Patient Health Outcomes
AACN Essential VII: Clinical Prevention and Population Health
AACN Essential VIII: Professionalism and Professional Values
AACN Essential IX: Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing Practice
Learning Materials
Binkley, L. (2017). Bates’ guide to physical examination and history-taking (12th ed.). Wolters Kluwer. ISBN: 978-1469893419. Review Chapters 9 & 12.
Additional Resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2015) Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity Physical Activity Index. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2015) Physical activity and health: A Report of the Surgeon General. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
Healthy People 2020. (2015). Physical activity overview. U.S Department of Health & Human Services.
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NIH). (2013). How much physical activity should your family get? U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
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