Physical Activity and Strength Training – PediaCast CME 069

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Description 

• Dr Staci Fischer and Herman Hundley visit the studio as we consider physical activity and strength training in children and teenagers. How much and what sort of daily activity is recommended? And what type of strength training program is safe for growing kids? Tune in to find out!

Instructions to obtain CME/CE Credit

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2. Listen to the podcast.
3. Complete the post test at Nationwide Children’s CloudCME.

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Topics

• Physical Activity
• Strength Training

Presenters

• Dr Mike Patrick
  PediaCast and PediaCast CME
  Nationwide Children’s Hospital

• Dr Staci Fischer
  Sports Medicine
  Nationwide Children’s Hospital

• Herman Hundley
  Athletic Trainer
  Strength and Conditioning Specialist
  Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Learning Objectives

At the end of this activity, participants should be able to: 

1. Describe the benefits of physical activity and strength training for children and adolescents. 
2. Provide anticipatory guidance that promotes and supports physical activity and strength training.
3. Connect families with qualified resources that provide physical activity and strength training opportunities.
4. Identify the 8 basic principles of a pediatric strength training program.

Links

• Sports Medicine at Nationwide Children’s
• Sports Performance at Nationwide Children’s
• National Strength and Conditioning Association
• Physical Activity and Strength Training in Children and Adolescents: An Overview
• AAP Clinical Report: Resistance Training for Children and Adolescents
• Strength Training for Children
• Is Strength Training Safe for Kids?

Disclosure Statement

• No one in a position to control content has any relationships with commercial interests. 

Commercial Support

• Nationwide Children’s has not received any commercial support for this activity.

CME/CE Information

• In support of improving patient care, Nationwide Children’s Hospital is jointly accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for the healthcare team. (1.0 ANCC contact hours; 1.0 ACPE hours; 1.0 CME hours)

• Nationwide Children's Hospital has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid for 2 years from the date of the activity. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

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