ACSM Health & Fitness Summit

d. ACAC’s Community Health Model

e. Active Education Programs and Lunch ‘n Learns

VII. The “Exercise is Medicine” initiative

VIII. Three Take-Away Points

a. Communicate with Physicians and Nurses and other Clinicians – answer the

three key questions

b. Infiltrate the various clinical departments with your staff and trainers

c. Join the “Exercise is Medicine” initiative

IX. Suggested References

 “Fitness RX – The Opportunity in Medical Fitness Centers” - Pamela Kufahl,

Editor, Club Industry Magazine, June 2011

 “Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2012” – Walter R. Thompson, Ph.D.,

FASCM – ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal, Vol. 15/No. 6.

 “Medical Referrals: Is Your Facility Linked to the Health-Care Community” –

Amanda Harris, M.Ed. - ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal, Vol. 11/No. 6

 “Exercise is Medicine: Partnering With Physicians” – Edward Phillips, M.D. and

Brad A. Roy, Ph.D., FACSM - ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal,Vol.13, No.6

 “Medical Exercise Positioning: A Business Tool Kit” – Wendy A. Williamson, Ph.D.

• ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal, Vol. 14/No. 1.
   “Lifestyle Intervention: A Priority for Long-Term Success in Bariatric Patients” –
  P. Sorace and T. LaFontaine – ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal, Vol. 11/No. 6.
   “Balanced Scorecards: Improving Your Outcomes Measures” – Don L. Jones,
  Ph.D. - ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal, Vol. 10, No. 2.
   “Approaching Illness as a Team” – The New York Times – December 24, 2012
   http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org