Spartan Daily, November 19, 2001

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A​ Program Evaluation of Outside Las Vegas’ YMCA Education Program

Today, more than ever, society needs high-quality environmental education programs that succeed in moving values and changing behaviors in the direction of sustainability and conservation. The most common definition of outdoor education comes from education in, about, and for the outdoors (Donaldson and Donaldson, 1958, p. 63). They described outdoor learning as taking place “in” the outdoors and the subject matter being “about” nature or the outdoors. There are a variety of studies about “outdoor learning” with a large variation of topics, activities, settings and channels of delivery. The research discussed in this paper will vary slightly to demonstrate the different aspects of outside learning as it relates to Outside Las Vegas Foundation’s mission and programming. YMCA location being used in this evaluation may use this information to determine the level of community connectedness in civic engagement and volunteer rates, especially in poorly developed areas of Las Vegas

Spartan Daily, May 4, 2000

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Increasing Physical Activity Intent in the 50 and Older Population

Background: Older adults are living longer, developing more physical disabilities, and are spending a significant amount of money on chronic preventable conditions. Applying a moderate to vigorous physical activity (PA) regimen of at least 150 minutes a week can prevent certain chronic conditions, improve or prevent declining physical abilities, and lead the older adult to live a more satisfying life. Implementing a new regimen is difficult, and practitioners can assist by providing older adults education regarding the benefits of physical activity, national recommendation of PA for the older adult, and resources for application of PA in the home and community. The Health Belief Model (HBM) was used as a guide to identify the common variables of human behaviors, which can be altered to create positive health outcomes for an individual. Objective: The purpose of this DNP project was to increase the intent of the older adult individuals at the Abundant Health Family Practice to meet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moderate intensity PA recommendations of 150 minutes per week, through the theoretical framework of the Health Belief Model and educational interventions. Design: Two-group post-test quality improvement project Setting: Abundant Health Family Practice. October 1, 2019 – October 8, 2019. Participants: Older adults over the age of 50 who had a preexisting scheduled primary care appointment. Measurements: Participants were surveyed after their primary care scheduled appointment. General background, demographic data, and data-on participants current PA practices and future PA practices was collected. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. Findings: There were 20 participants who started and completed the post-survey. Ten were included in the standard appointment group and 10 were a part of the PA education group. The demographics were similarly distributed between both groups. The PA education group had 20% higher scores on the Likert scale when asked if they intended to increase weekly PA. The average mean answer was also higher in the PA group when the participant was asked about belief on importance of exercise, barrier to benefits, and self-efficacy

ON THE RUN, April 20, 1978

Issue No. 1 The Road Doctor by Peter GammonsTake the running knowledge of the world and combine it with the philosophy of the ages, the patience of a saint and the wisdom of a medical doctor. The result is Dr. George Sheehan, high priest of the road. Lose for Winning by Stephen WilliamsWhen Gary Murhcke won the race to the top of the Empire State Building, the ultramarathoner never dreamed he was risking the loss of disability pension. Bright\u27s Blindness by Paul HendersonIt may be the end of the road for Norman Bright. Although the veteran runner can still run marathons and maintain an eight-minute mile, he is going blind. Boston Tales and Tips A group of Boston experts share tales, tips and trivia of that city and the annual event that put it on the marathoner\u27s map.https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/on_the_run/1000/thumbnail.jp

Spartan Daily, August 26, 2005

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Just Tell Me The Rules! Or When Did The Rules Change?

Anne is an experienced direct marketer. Just promoted to CEO, Anne proves to be naïve in managing The ABC Catalog Company, despite her twenty years of experience with the company. She prefers to set simple, straightforward rules for her direct reports to follow. Her management philosophy has been influenced by advice from her mentor and by her personal experiences working with her direct reports when they were her colleagues. According to Anne “The big picture is for her (and perhaps her newly-appointed and trusted CFO, Jeff) to worry about.” Anne feels that many of her direct reports are incapable or unwilling to deal with the inevitable trade-offs that senior management must make, especially as new trends emerge. Yet she is unwilling to undergo a major management shake-up. Anne’s management approach backfires as the industry faces limits to growth and the company’s long-standing business model is tested. As management bonuses plummet and the parent company starts to meddle by bringing in consultants, the Merchandising SVP, Brad, sees his best career opportunity. He is frustrated with the diminished role Anne has allotted him and the perception that his nemesis, Jeff, is the heir apparent. That is supposed to be Brad’s destiny. His ego cannot take the slight. Brad takes the ultimate gamble, bringing his self-serving scenario of what ails The ABC Catalog Company to the parent company’s attention

Prospectus, September 10, 1986

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