Exercise is Medicine

Background
Exercise is Medicine On Campus (EIM-OC) engages universities and colleges to create programs for students, faculty and staff to learn more about exercise as a medicine and provide programming to help members of the campus community meet minimum recommended levels of physical activity (PA). It also aims to educate future exercise and health care professionals about the importance of integrating EIM and PA into clinical care. EIM-OC calls upon universities, colleges, and other campuses to activate EIM within their unique environments and to promote PA as a vital sign of health.

The Franklin Microgrant Program
To help campuses develop, execute, and evaluate EIM On Campus programs, financial support is available through the Franklin Microgrant Program. Thanks to the generosity of ACSM Past President Barry Franklin and his wife, Linda, beginning in 2021, three (3) grants will be offered. These grants are meant to defray the costs of conducting EIM interventions and performing high-quality data collection and analysis.

There will be one (1) $500, one (1) $750 and one (1) $1,250 program evaluation micro-grants awarded annually to support EIM-OC programs.

PA Promotion Grant ($500): awarded to EIM-OC leadership teams aiming to provide, promote and/or evaluate PA or exercise opportunities for campus community members.
PA Screening and Education Grant ($750): awarded to EIM-OC leadership teams aiming to evaluate the effectiveness of PA screening and education initiatives.
PA Assessment and Referral Grant ($1250): awarded to EIM-OC leadership teams aiming to evaluate the effectiveness of the campus health assessment and referral process and/or exercise prescription services.

Eligibility
Investigators at EIM-OC registered campuses are encouraged to apply for the grant level that best matches the desired project. Applicants should be full-time faculty or staff of the applicant institution. Inclusion of students is highly recommended. EIM-OC recognition is not required.

Grant Structure
Applications are scored and evaluated by the EIM-OC Committee according to the Review Criteria below. Investigators at programs that receive the micro-grants are required to submit an annual report on the progress of their programs and related outcomes. Upon completion of data collection and analysis, micro-grant recipients will present an overview of their program and a summary of their findings at the ACSM Annual Meeting during the EIM-OC Recognition Program (virtual or in person). Additionally, recipients of the Barry & Linda Franklin EIM-OC Micro-Grant are encouraged to submit a proposal for a poster presentation at an ACSM Regional Chapter meeting and/or at the ACSM Annual Meeting.

Timeline

Applications become available on January 15, 2021
Applications due March 1, 2021
Micro-grants awardees announced May 1, 2021
Funds distributed in one lump sum through relevant academic research center on behalf of grantee on July 1, 2021
Micro-grant recipients will present an overview of their program and a summary of their findings at the Annual Meeting during the EIM-OC Recognition Program (virtual or in person). Recipients of the micro-grant are encouraged to submit a proposal for a poster presentation at an ACSM Regional Chapter meeting and/or at the ACSM Annual Meeting
Funds must be utilized within one year and recipients will be required to send a Final Financial Report from their Sponsored Programs Office.

Submission Process
Applicants must submit the following via the application distributed by the EIM Global Center.

EIM-OC program information and background
A proposal including the following:
- Arial, 11pt, 1-inch margins, double space, two-page maximum
- Sections:
  - Rationale for the project
  - Program goals
  - Program description
  - Data to be collected
  - Outcome measures (e.g. how will you measure success?)
Bibliography (following MSSE guidelines), if applicable
CV(s) or resume(s) of applicants
Budget proposal for how funds will be utilized

Review Criteria

Criteria	Description
Significance & Impact	How will the initiative advance EIM-OC objectives on the campus? 1. Provide, promote or evaluate PA related to EIM-OC interventions; or 2. Increase knowledge as a result of EIM educational programs; or 3. Integrate PA assessment, prescription and referral services within campus health and/or counseling services Knowledge gained from EIM-OC can be translatable to other community- and hospital-based EIM programs.
Investigators	Are those leading the initiative qualified to do so? Applicants should be full-time faculty or staff of the applicant institution. Inclusion of students is highly recommended. While inclusion of the students is highly recommended, a full-time faculty or staff sponsor is required. Is the project collaborative or multidisciplinary?
Innovation	High-quality data can provide documentation needed to expand programming to students, faculty and staff. Program evaluations are needed to help fill this gap in scientific knowledge regarding EIM-OC effectiveness that has broader implications. Does the initiative utilize a novel concept or approach to impact EIM-OC objectives on the campus?
Approach	Are the overall strategies, methodologies and analyses (if applicable) well-reasoned and appropriate to accomplish the specific aims of the project? PA Promotion ($500) focuses primarily on providing PA or exercise opportunities for campus community members and garnering support from local leaders. Typically, this includes activities such as 5ks; bike-share programs; weekly exercise classes; university president, mayoral or governor proclamations; and health events during October (EIM-OC Month) PA Education and Screening ($750) focuses on PA education and screening. Typically, this includes lecture series, lunch & learn sessions, wellness fairs and integration of EIM into the curriculum PA Assessment and Referral ($1250) integrates the Physical Activity Vital Sign (PAVS) into health and counseling service visits. The PAVS response then prompts brief advice and a referral to a PA program or a health and fitness professional who can focus on improving PA habits by assisting with goal-setting and exercise prescription. Campus recreation staff and exercise physiology department students are often key recipients of referrals.

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Gold level recognition is the highest level of recognition and signifies the implementation of one or several components of the EIM Solution on the University campus, with the potential of extending into the local community. Community partnerships provide real world experience for students, while providing service to the local community.

Gold level campuses must assess physical activity as a vital sign.

A Gold level campus must also be engaged in at least (1) of the following:

* My campus assesses their patients' physical activity as a vital sign?

Yes No

* My campus is creating collaborations between university health care professionals and exercise professionals to provide physical activity prescriptions?

Yes No

* My campus has non-clinical professionals/departments directing students, faculty, and/or staff to the recreation center for health and fitness counseling?

Yes No

* My campus has a computer-based system to track patient participation in physical activity interventions?

Yes No

Other:

Silver level recognition includes activities related to awareness and promotion, and incorporates education for the university’s students, faculty, staff, and health care professionals, as well as those in the surrounding community, on EIM and its mission on campus. Silver campuses are actively engaged in educating others on the EIM solution for both the treatment and prevention of long-term illness and disease. University students are educated on the aims of EIM in health care, potentially certified as EIM health fitness professionals, and guided on how they can play a role in making physical activity an integral part of health care.

Silver level campuses must be engaged in at least (3) of the following: * My campus hosts classes that teach students the fundamentals of EIM on Campus and their potential role in fulfilling the mission of EIM?

Yes No

* My campus trains students to educate campus community members on EIM and the importance of physical activity as medicine?

Yes No

* My campus works with campus health services so that every health care provider discusses physical activity with every patient or client?

Yes No

Other:

Bronze level recognition is the first step in creating the EIM initiative on Campus. These campuses bring attention to the growing need for physical activity and take action in helping to create a healthier, more active campus environment.

Bronze level campuses create awareness of the importance of exercise and regular physical activity for health and promote exercise to students, faculty, staff and the community through engagement in any of the following activities. Bronze level campuses must engage in at least (3) of the following:

* My campus hosts events that promote physical activity?

Yes No

* My campus markets events that encourage all campus members to discuss physical activity with their health care professional?

Yes No

* My campus has created options for exercise that are easily accessible to the campus community?

Yes No

* My campus has completed a Mayoral, Governor, or University President EIM on Campus Month Proclamation?

Yes No

Other:

* Contact Person/Program Director:

* Resource Type (check all that apply):
Clinic or Hospital (inpatient) Community
Clinic or Hospital (outpatient) Home Based
Cancer Exercise Professional Digital/Online
Research Study

* What age groups are included (check all that apply)?
Adult Pediatric

* What cancer types are included in your program?

* What stages of treatment are included (check all that apply)?
Curative    Palliative
During Treatment    Post Treatment
Rehabilitation    Prehabilitation

* Who refers into the program? (How do clients access your program?) (check all that apply)
Client Clinician
Other

* What are the qualifications of the instructors?

* Is there a baseline safety evaluation of the client?

* If yes, performed by whom (check all that apply)?
Instructor Physician
Other

* What is the program duration? (e.g.; 12 weeks, 1 year)

* What is the frequency of sessions per week?

* Are sessions conducted in groups or individualized (check all that apply)?
Group Individualized

* How many years has the program been running?

* How many clients go through your program per year?

* Has your program ever been evaluated or audited?

* Please include a brief description (250 words or less) summarizing the above information:

* Who filled out this form?

* What is your role in the program?

There will be one (1) $500, one (1) $750 and one (1) $1,250 program evaluation micro-grants awarded annually to support EIM-OC programs.

PA Promotion Grant ($500): awarded to EIM-OC leadership teams aiming to provide, promote and/or evaluate PA or exercise opportunities for campus community members.
PA Screening and Education Grant ($750): awarded to EIM-OC leadership teams aiming to evaluate the effectiveness of PA screening and education initiatives.
PA Assessment and Referral Grant ($1250): awarded to EIM-OC leadership teams aiming to evaluate the effectiveness of the campus health assessment and referral process and/or exercise prescription services.

Timeline

Applications become available on January 15, 2021
Applications due March 1, 2021
Micro-grants awardees announced May 1, 2021
Funds distributed in one lump sum through relevant academic research center on behalf of grantee on July 1, 2021
Micro-grant recipients will present an overview of their program and a summary of their findings at the Annual Meeting during the EIM-OC Recognition Program (virtual or in person). Recipients of the micro-grant are encouraged to submit a proposal for a poster presentation at an ACSM Regional Chapter meeting and/or at the ACSM Annual Meeting
Funds must be utilized within one year and recipients will be required to send a Final Financial Report from their Sponsored Programs Office.

Submission Process
Applicants must submit the following via the application distributed by the EIM Global Center.

EIM-OC program information and background
A proposal including the following:
- Arial, 11pt, 1-inch margins, double space, two-page maximum
- Sections:
  - Rationale for the project
  - Program goals
  - Program description
  - Data to be collected
  - Outcome measures (e.g. how will you measure success?)
Bibliography (following MSSE guidelines), if applicable
CV(s) or resume(s) of applicants
Budget proposal for how funds will be utilized

Review Criteria

Criteria	Description
Significance & Impact	How will the initiative advance EIM-OC objectives on the campus? 1. Provide, promote or evaluate PA related to EIM-OC interventions; or 2. Increase knowledge as a result of EIM educational programs; or 3. Integrate PA assessment, prescription and referral services within campus health and/or counseling services Knowledge gained from EIM-OC can be translatable to other community- and hospital-based EIM programs.
Investigators	Are those leading the initiative qualified to do so? Applicants should be full-time faculty or staff of the applicant institution. Inclusion of students is highly recommended. While inclusion of the students is highly recommended, a full-time faculty or staff sponsor is required. Is the project collaborative or multidisciplinary?
Innovation	High-quality data can provide documentation needed to expand programming to students, faculty and staff. Program evaluations are needed to help fill this gap in scientific knowledge regarding EIM-OC effectiveness that has broader implications. Does the initiative utilize a novel concept or approach to impact EIM-OC objectives on the campus?
Approach	Are the overall strategies, methodologies and analyses (if applicable) well-reasoned and appropriate to accomplish the specific aims of the project? PA Promotion ($500) focuses primarily on providing PA or exercise opportunities for campus community members and garnering support from local leaders. Typically, this includes activities such as 5ks; bike-share programs; weekly exercise classes; university president, mayoral or governor proclamations; and health events during October (EIM-OC Month) PA Education and Screening ($750) focuses on PA education and screening. Typically, this includes lecture series, lunch & learn sessions, wellness fairs and integration of EIM into the curriculum PA Assessment and Referral ($1250) integrates the Physical Activity Vital Sign (PAVS) into health and counseling service visits. The PAVS response then prompts brief advice and a referral to a PA program or a health and fitness professional who can focus on improving PA habits by assisting with goal-setting and exercise prescription. Campus recreation staff and exercise physiology department students are often key recipients of referrals.

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