Physical Activity QEP - Southern Adventist University

SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITYExecutive SummaryThe mission of Southern Adventist University includes nurturing Christ-likeness andencouraging the pursuit of truth, wholeness, and a life of service. To strengthenthe pursuit of wholeness, the theme of physical activity was chosen for our qualityenhancement plan (QEP) and is supported by university faculty, students, and otherstakeholders.The focus of the “Living in Balance: Physical Activity” QEP is to enhance student1. at Southern Adventist University.2. Students will achieve and maintain the American College of Sports Medicinerecommendations for cardiorespiratory physical activity.These outcomes will be achieved through substantial changes in coursesand general education requirements and through co-curricular opportunities thatfunding to support implementation.Changes in the curriculum include: (1) increasing the two-hour general educationphysical activity requirement to four hours, (2) requiring one physical activity course perNew co-curricular opportunities include: (1) organizing and promoting a mid-semesteractivity website.The assessment strategy employs two standardized instruments: the Rockport One-Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) for assessing cardiorespiratory activity.Funding is allocated for the cost of equipment, supplies, and human resources,including a part-time QEP director to guide implementation and evaluation of theplan and an additional full-time faculty member to teach courses related to the newrequirements.1