American Fitness Index 介绍

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American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is pleased to continue the ACSM American Fitness Index ™ (AFI), a signature program created in partnership with the Wellpoint Foundation.
ACSM developed the program in 2007 to provide an evidence- and science-based measurement of the state of health and fitness at the community level throughout the U.S. Communities, organizations and individuals will be able to assess factors that contribute to health and fitness and measure the progress.
Project GoalsImprove the health, fitness and quality of life of Americans by promoting physical activity, using three key components:

• Data Report: Collect, analyze and report on data related to healthy lifestyles and physical activity. Release the ACSM American Fitness Index Report to give a scientific, accurate snapshot of the health status at a metropolitan level.
  

• Resources: Serve as a resource for communities. Promote and integrate scientific research, education and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise science.
  

• Health Promotion Partners: Assist communities interested in connecting and partnering with organizations and existing programs to collaborate on physical activity/healthy lifestyle initiatives. Connect with local, state, and national partners and resources to improve the nation in becoming a more physically active society.
  

ImplementationThe pilot phase of the ACSM American Fitness Index project focused on data collectioxn and analysis for the top 15 metropolitan areas in the United States (plus Indianapolis), based on population. The latest release of the AFI data report includes the 50 largest metropolitan areas, based on population.

• The project’s measurement index will consist of collecting, analyzing and weighting data at the metropolitan level.
• The final outcome of the data analysis will be a report with a scorecard for each metropolitan area.
• The ACSM American Fitness Index report will include best practice strategies and program components each community can implement with health promotion partners to improve their metropolitan area’s score.
  

ACSM American Fitness Index Advisory Board OperationsThe ACSM American Fitness Index™ Advisory Board is a standing board separate from the ACSM Board of Trustees. It is managed by ACSM American Fitness Index™ Program Officer Brenda Chamness, with ACSM Assistant Executive Vice President Jane Senior and ACSM Executive Vice President Jim Whitehead.
We are committed to a strong link and communications between the Advisory Board and ACSM Board of Trustees, as well as existing ACSM obesity-related programs. ACSM staff will also ensure ongoing communication with ACSM membership. In response to anticipated strong interest in this topic and project, we’ll look at creating a national network of volunteers to help support the ongoing operations and promotion of the AFI.
Board MembersWalt Thompson, PhD, FACSM-Chair
Barbara Ainsworth, PhD, FACSM-Vice-Chair
Steve Blair, PED, FACSM
Jackie Epping, MEd
John Jakicic, PhD, FACSM
NiCole Keith, PhD, FACSM
Roseann Lyle, PhD, FACSM
Melinda Manore, PhD, RD, FACSM
Wes Wong, MD, MMM
Stella Volpe, PhD, FACSM
Elizabeth Joy, MD, MPH, FACSM
Kenneth E. Powell, MD, MPH
Angela D. Smith, MD, FACSM


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