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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Development of an Online University-based Physical Activity and Obesity Education Program

Brian K. McFarlin, PhD and Andrew S. Jackson, PED

From the University of Houston, Laboratory of Integrated Physiology (Dr McFarlin) and the Texas Obesity Research Center (Drs McFarlin and Jackson), Houston, Texas.

Correspondence to Brian K. McFarlin, PhD, University of Houston, Department of Health and Human Performance, 3855 Holman Street, 104U Garrison, Houston, Texas 77204-6015 (bmcfarlin{at}uh.edu).

Purpose

The purpose of this article is to describe the development and implementation of an undergraduate university core course titled, Public Health Issues in Physical Activity and Obesity (KIN1304) at a diverse, urban university.

Methods

The course was designed to provide the scientific and public health information on obesity with a goal of prevention. Whereas the course was administered to college students, there are several applications within diabetes education where its content may be useful.

Results

The course is entirely Internet based (by means of WebCT Vista) and is a university core requirement for all undergraduate degree programs on campus. Development of such a course provides an opportunity to reach a large portion of the undergraduate population.

Conclusion

Development of the Internet-based course, Public Health Issues in Physical Activity and Obesity (KIN1304) may be useful for educating a wide variety of people regarding the risks and prevention associated with obesity and diabetes.

The Diabetes Educator, Vol. 34, No. 5, 766-776 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/0145721708324763
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