Community Outreach Programming

The Physical Activity and Health Promotion lab is committed to community-based programming since it provides a way to directly promote healthy lifestyles in our community.
  • Wellness Works: This group focuses on providing support for worksite health promotion and adult fitness programming. Visit the associated link or access the separate wellness works website (www.wellnessworks.iastate.edu)
  • ExerCYse: This group is committed to advancing and supporting the vision of the national Exercise is Medicine campaign. The local ExerCYSe group has built programming for community, campus, schools and senior citizens. Visit the associated link or access the separate ExerCYse webpage to learn more (www.exerCYse.org)
  • Community Campus Partnership for Health (CCPH): This group provides support for local community based organizations such as the Story County Quality of Life Alliance and the local Healthiest Ames initiative. The CCPH group also maintains lines of participatory research that impact the state more broadly. Visit the associated link for details or access the separate CCPH web page (www.ccph.iastate.edu)

Student Involvement

There are numerous opportunities for students to get involved in these outreach efforts. Students can volunteer in the various outreach programs. There are also opportunities for students to pursue leadership roles with each of the groups. Students interested in the leadership opportunities can enroll in a specific service learning course called KIN 391 (Service Learning Leadership Experience). Students. Students can download flyers about the specific experiences and expectations in each outreach program. Registration is by permission only so contact Dr. Greg Welk for more information ([email protected])