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The Application Of Exercise Prescription Education In Medical Training, Thomas Sprys-Tellner, Diane L. Levine Md, Asim Kagzi
The Application Of Exercise Prescription Education In Medical Training, Thomas Sprys-Tellner, Diane L. Levine Md, Asim Kagzi
Medical Student Research Symposium
Objective: Physical inactivity is a significant contributor to many acute and chronic medical conditions. While the dangers of physical inactivity are well understood and physicians have a desire to address them, a lack of education in exercise prescription (ERx) may be a barrier to properly prescribing exercise to patients. The aim of this research was to explore the need for ERx education amongst students and physicians in training and determine the effectiveness of ERx didactic.
Methods: A one hour curriculum was developed based on the American College of Sports Medicine principles of ERx. Pre- and post-surveys were administered immediately …