Evaluation of the Physical Activity and Public Health Course for Researchers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

From 1995-2013, an 8-day Physical Activity and Public Health Course for Researchers has been offered yearly in the United States.

Methods

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 per year to 35 per 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 fellow

SUBMITTER: Evenson KR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4949596 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature