In April of 2001, the National Minority Health Month was launched in response to the health promotion and disease prevention initiative, Healthy People 2010. Celebrated annually in April, National Minority Health Month presents an opportunity to increase awareness of the health disparities that continue to affect racial/ethnic minority populations. This year’s theme is “Accelerating Health Equity for the Nation:” It focuses on the critical role of fast track methods to reducing health disparities. In accordance with this year 's National Minority Health Month theme, the Myrlie Evers-Williams Institute of the Elimination of Health Disparities (Evers-Williams Institute) will provide the inaugural launch Medical Mall Movements (MMM).This program
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Malls are the second most frequently used venue for walking (Eyler, Brownson, Bacak, & Housemann, 2003). Many malls open early so that people may mall walk. Mall also offer extended open times of access to walking, prior to closing. Many choose to mall walk as the indoor climate is comfortable and there is easy access to amenities, such as benches, toilets, and water fountains. Clean, level surface and security also provide a safe walking environment. The Jackson Medical all foundation offers an in-house walking trail, available for 5AM-9pm, each day, with 24-hour armed security. Black Girls Run! And Girl Track and (AA) all offer constant walking activities to address the obesity epidemic in the African-American community in the Jackson …show more content…
Introduction to Medical Mall Movement
a. Benefits of Walking
b. Available Resources for Walking
i. GirlTrek ii. Black Girls Run!
2. Fitness Equity Flash Mob Warm-up
a. Building on the idea of Flash Mobs, a large public gathering at which people perform an unusual or seemingly random act and then disperse, typically organized by means of the Internet or social media.
b. The Fitness Equity Flash Mob will incorporate fast-pace choreographed dancing for fitness. The element of surprise gives the workout a different level of energy would not be available in a typical group fitness class. This activity will be based on the “ Let’s Move Campaign”
i. http://www.letsmove.gov/ ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TimvpO7TZMA
3. Inaugural Walk
a. The walk will be on the inside of the Jackson Medical Mall.
b. The walk will last for 25 minutes or 2 miles.
c. It will be lead and coached by leaders from Black Girl Run Jackson and GirlTrek
4. Evaluation
a. Participants will complete a short survey consisting of questions on sedentary behavior, physical activity levels, perceived barriers to walking for physical activity, general health, and perceived physical fitness
Malls are the second most frequently used venue for walking (Eyler, Brownson, Bacak, & Housemann, 2003). Many malls open early so that people may mall walk. Mall also offer extended open times of access to walking, prior to closing. Many choose to mall walk as the indoor climate is comfortable and there is easy access to amenities, such as benches, toilets, and water fountains. Clean, level surface and security also provide a safe walking environment. The Jackson Medical all foundation offers an in-house walking trail, available for 5AM-9pm, each day, with 24-hour armed security. Black Girls Run! And Girl Track and (AA) all offer constant walking activities to address the obesity epidemic in the African-American community in the Jackson …show more content…
Introduction to Medical Mall Movement
a. Benefits of Walking
b. Available Resources for Walking
i. GirlTrek ii. Black Girls Run!
2. Fitness Equity Flash Mob Warm-up
a. Building on the idea of Flash Mobs, a large public gathering at which people perform an unusual or seemingly random act and then disperse, typically organized by means of the Internet or social media.
b. The Fitness Equity Flash Mob will incorporate fast-pace choreographed dancing for fitness. The element of surprise gives the workout a different level of energy would not be available in a typical group fitness class. This activity will be based on the “ Let’s Move Campaign”
i. http://www.letsmove.gov/ ii. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TimvpO7TZMA
3. Inaugural Walk
a. The walk will be on the inside of the Jackson Medical Mall.
b. The walk will last for 25 minutes or 2 miles.
c. It will be lead and coached by leaders from Black Girl Run Jackson and GirlTrek
4. Evaluation
a. Participants will complete a short survey consisting of questions on sedentary behavior, physical activity levels, perceived barriers to walking for physical activity, general health, and perceived physical fitness