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Webinar

Parkinson's Exercise Research Applied On Campus

Approximately 12 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Exercise can play an important role in managing symptoms and maintaining independence. Explore the research behind these benefits and discover how Ouachita Baptist University engages Exercise Science students to…

About this course

You will leave with practical insights from a student-centered campus model and a larger-scale community model, highlighting the diverse opportunities to serve individuals with PD. Whether your community has a population of 10,000 or 2.7 million, you can make a difference in the lives of those living with PD. Every life changed represents a meaningful impact!

What you will learn

  • Understand the research that supports exercise for the Parkinson Disease (PD) population
  • Explore EIM – On Campus-based exercise programming that connects Exercise Science students with individuals living with PD
  • Explore community-based exercise programming that provides individualized services to people living with PD in an urban setting
  • Recognize that community size is not a barrier for health care and fitness professionals to make a lasting impact on individuals with PD