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Manuscript Format

Teaching and Learning Resource

Time required for implementation of resource

> 50 minutes

Subdiscipline of Kinesiology

Exercise Physiology

Abstract

The purpose of this manuscript is to discuss how a community-based boxing program can be implemented to engage students in service learning, while also providing a valuable service to an underserved population in the community. The intended audience for this activity is undergraduate exercise science or kinesiology students and graduate Doctor of Physical Therapy students. The program is delivered in person and requires an estimated time commitment of 75 minutes twice weekly. This activity is unique in that it combines the pedagogical benefits of service-learning for students with evidence-based treatment for Parkinson’s disease (PD). As PD is the second most common age-related neurodegenerative disorder, delivering treatment in a group setting maximizes benefit to the broader community.

Corresponding Author

Carrie Ellis, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS*D   

Associate Professor, Sport and Exercise Physiology Program   

DeSales University   

2755 Station Avenue   

Center Valley, PA  18034   

Voice:  610-282-1100, x1353   

[email protected]

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