Obesity Prevention in Public Health Course
August 15-20, 2010

Course Dates:

Course activities will begin on Sunday afternoon, August 15th and end on Thursday night, August, 19th. Friday, August 20th is reserved for a day of travel. Applicants applying for the 2010 Obesity Prevention in Public Health Course are expected to attend all course sessions.

New Course Content:

The ALL NEW 2010 Obesity Prevention in Public Health Course is a five-day intensive training course that integrates strategies for public policy and environmental change in states and communities to address health equity. The curriculum is designed to enhance the capacity of both new and seasoned leaders of public health nutrition, physical activity and obesity to build and sustain partnerships, promote policy change and mobilize communities.

Course participants will have the opportunity to learn from both the practical and academic expertise of their peers and faculty experts in the field of policy, obesity prevention, and community development. Expanded course offerings will allow participants to individually customize their training by selecting a specific public health setting (i.e. schools, worksites, childcare, etc.) to receive in-depth training on creating and advocating policy solutions to critical public health nutrition and physical activity challenges.

Who Should Apply:

The Obesity Prevention in Public Health Course is designed for public health practitioners specifically involved in leading state-level nutrition, physical activity and obesity prevention initiatives at the environmental and policy level. It will be of particular interest to professionals in state, and federal- level health agencies; administrators, managers, and educators from voluntary and health professional organizations; individuals affiliated with CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion; state-level American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) program staff and others interested in chronic disease prevention. If you have questions regarding course content or if you are unsure if you should apply, please contact Avia Mainor at 919.843.6947 or email avia_mainor@unc.edu.

Participant Applications:

Criteria for acceptance include professional credentials, experience, and potential to enhance public health practice. Preference will be given to professionals specifically involved in leading and directing nutrition and physical activity public health initiatives to prevent obesity at the environmental and policy level. Those interested in attending the 2010 Obesity Prevention in Public Health Course should complete the online application and upload a letter of support from your agency and a current resume or curriculum vitae. Approximately 70 participants will be accepted for the 2010 course.

Application Deadline:

The deadline for completed applications is June 4, 2010. Persons applying by the deadline will be reviewed as a cohort and notified of acceptance no later than June 21st. If all slots are filled, the application period will end with the June 4 deadline. If slots remain open after June 4, the selection committee will accept applications on a case-by-case basis, until all slots are filled.

Cost:

The Obesity Course fee is $1,300. This is a set fee for all participants. The price includes all registration fees, course materials, lodging accommodations, meals, gratuities, sales taxes, and on-site computer and printer usage.