Abstract

This pilot project examined a faculty fitness training program executed over a spring and summer session. It was supported by a $5,000.00 grant from the City University of New York, Office of Academic Affairs (2010–11). The program was offered to a small number of nursing faculty on a volunteer basis. The goal was to introduce and demonstrate the science behind exercise and cardiovascular fitness testing, while providing a comprehensive cardiovascular health assessment. Second, all participants underwent exercise training to demonstrate physiologic improvements in their fitness. The assessment included a maximal exercise tolerance test (ETT) with a follow-up post-ETT allowing faculty to witness progress of their cardiovascular fitness first hand. As a result, participants will be better able to relay this information and employ firsthand experiences regarding the use of exercise for health promotion and disease prevention to future students by incorporating pertinent content into their coursework.

Citation

Bentley, L. (2013). Developing a faculty fitness training program for community college nurse educators: “A pilot project”. Teaching and Learning in Nursing, 8(1), 26-32. Elsevier Ltd. Retrieved August 7, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/198688/.

Keywords

• Cardiovascular fitness program
• Health Promotion
• Physiologic improvements
• Potential nursing student clinical skill learning
• Service Learning