Student Involvement in Walk with Ease
The Walk with Ease (WWE) project is supported by teams of trained students that serve in an array of different roles. Students can volunteer at the local walking sessions or complete the KIN 294A/B Practicum Course to be trained as a WWE Exercise Leader or as a member of the WWE Evaluation Team. Students get hands on experience with research and opportunities to work with and help older adults improve their fitness and function through the Walk with Ease program. Complete the short interest form to volunteer or contact Dr. Greg Welk ([email protected]) to learn more about the KIN 294A/B sequence and how to get more involved in the research components. The short video below provides some context.
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Information about KIN 294A/BThe KIN 294A/B practicum course provides the best option to get involved in the Walk with Ease course.
The KIN 294A course is 'By Permission' and is offered for the 2nd 8 weeks in a semester. It is primarily online but supplemental meetings are set up to enable students to practice the assessments with each other. The practicum is focused on learning to evaluate fall risk in older adults and also how to guide older adults in exercises to improve function and balance. The KIN 294B course is an applied learning experience in which students will work as a part of the Walk with Ease Implementation Team or the Evaluation Team (or both). The pre-requisite is the completion of the KIN 294A course. Students can enroll in KIN 294B for up to 5 credits. Information on the training courses is also available on the Physical Activity and Health Promotion (PAHP) Lab website (Click here). |
