Date: September 11-19, 2012

Description: This 6-day course is for practitioners who are involved or interested in community-based initiatives to promote physical activity. Topics include public health models for physical activity promotion, epidemiology/needs assessment, "best practice" intervention strategies, policy and environmental supports for physical activity, program evaluation, partnership development, and current research on physical activity promotion. One-on-one and small group interaction with leading experts is emphasized. The faculty for this course is composed of nationally known public health practitioners and researchers.

Course Director: Dennis Shepard, MAT, CHES, Public Health Consultant, National Association of Chronic Disease Directors

Faculty: Faculty for the 6-day course consist of national leaders in public health promotion of physical activity and include (among others):

• Ross Brownson, Washington University of St Louis
• Nick Cavill, Cavill Associates
• Jacqueline Epping, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Jay Maddock, University of Hawaii at Manoa
• Jimmy Newkirk, National Society for Physical Activity Practitioners in Public Health

Candidate Application: Those interested in attending the course will apply and enter a competitive selection process. Approximately 25 candidates will be selected. Criteria include professional credentials, experience, current professional position, and

How to Apply: More information will be posted as soon as it becomes available.

Deadline: May 15, 2012

Cost: The Practitioner Course fee is $1750. TThe price includes room accommodations, most meals, gratuities, sales taxes, and course materials. Accommodations are 2 Bedroom/2 Bath condos with 2 persons per condo. Each condo has a living room, dining room, fully equipped kitchen, towel and linen service. All condos are within walking distance of the conference center and dining facilities.

Please note: ALL FEES MUST BE PAID PRIOR TO ATTENDING THE COURSE.