October – Exercise Is Medicine Month at PNW

Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students:

The Purdue University Northwest campuses have been recognized through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as promoting Exercise Is Medicine® (EIM) On Campus since 2021. We are pleased that last year, PNW was further recognized as an EIM Silver Campus due to our EIM series as well as our Center for Healthy Living wellness clinic.

According to the ACSM, the primary goals of the EIM include “making movement a part of the daily campus culture” and “providing students with the tools necessary to strengthen healthy physical activity habits that can last a lifetime.” A specific objective of EIM On Campus is for current and future healthcare professionals to recognize physical activity as a vital sign, which can start with two simple questions: 1) How many days a week a person engages in moderate to strenuous exercise, and 2) On average how many minutes a person engages in exercise at that intensity?

Physical activity and exercise are linked to numerous positive health outcomes and are known to reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as hypertension and type II diabetes. The ACSM recognizes that moderate-intensity exercise has curative and protective health benefits and is beneficial for both physical and mental health. When considering these extensive benefits, I am excited to declare October as Exercise Is Medicine® Month at Purdue University Northwest.

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For additional information, please contact Matt Ladwig or John Durocher.

Sincerely,

Marie T. Mora, Ph.D.
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs