{"id":15483,"date":"2016-06-07T11:21:47","date_gmt":"2016-06-07T15:21:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/?p=15483"},"modified":"2025-05-31T16:35:11","modified_gmt":"2025-05-31T20:35:11","slug":"department-head-shares-passion-increased-health-initiatives-china-white-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/2016\/06\/department-head-shares-passion-increased-health-initiatives-china-white-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Sharing a passion for international health and wellness from China to the White House"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For the past academic year Dr. <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.utc.edu\/health-human-performance\/profiles\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Gary Liguori<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, Department Head, Health and Human Performance, had a packed schedule that included a flight to Wuhan, China where he presented at the Global Fitness Summit, and a trip to the White House for a meeting with Michelle Obama as part of her \u201cLet\u2019s Move\u201d initiative and his partnership with Chattanooga based educational play and recreation solutions company, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.playcore.com\/about-us.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">PlayCore<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15485\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/06\/gary-liguori-wuhan-china-2015.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-15485\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" data-attachment-id=\"15485\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/2016\/06\/department-head-shares-passion-increased-health-initiatives-china-white-house\/gary-liguori-wuhan-china-2015\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/06\/gary-liguori-wuhan-china-2015.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"480,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1445426381&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;32&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00080906148867314&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"gary-liguori-wuhan-china-2015\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Dr. Gary Liguori with his hosts from Wuhan University in China.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/06\/gary-liguori-wuhan-china-2015.jpg\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-15485\" src=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/06\/gary-liguori-wuhan-china-2015-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Gary Liguori standing in front of an arch with his hosts from Wuhan University in China.\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"style=\"max-width: 100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/06\/gary-liguori-wuhan-china-2015-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/06\/gary-liguori-wuhan-china-2015-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/06\/gary-liguori-wuhan-china-2015-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/06\/gary-liguori-wuhan-china-2015.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dr. Gary Liguori with his hosts from Wuhan University in China.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Liguori presents in Wuhan, China<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Global Fitness Summit was a collaborative effort between <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/en.whu.edu.cn\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wuhan University<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.acsm.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">American College of Sports Medicine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (ACSM), which Liguori is affiliated with. Liguori was one of only two people sponsored by ACSM to attend and present at the Summit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>He gave three separate presentations, with hundreds of attendees in the audience, on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">metabolic syndrome<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">using high intensity interval training (particularly in populations with chronic disease like heart conditions or diabetes)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">health risks associated with excessive sedentary behavior<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each presentation was accompanied by an interpreter, making presenting interesting, Liguori explained.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe enthusiasm of all the participants was really a highlight for me. It was great to see everyone there share this passion and really want to increase their knowledge, and to take that back with them. Language is a minor barrier when we\u2019re all working towards an outcome,\u201d Liguori said.<\/p>\n<p>Presenters at the Summit also came from China and Korea, offering their perspectives and expertise for global ideas and change.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s interesting to hear how things are done in China, and think how that might be implemented here.\u201d Liguori continued, \u201cThat sharing of information is one of the biggest things that came out of this.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Beginning in 2008, kickstarted by the Beijing Olympics, the Chinese government decided to put a lot of time, money, and resources into making the population healthier. This Summit was a direct outcome of that initiative.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the ongoing issue of pollution in China, dense populations and cities lacking the needed infrastructure have a negative impact on physical activity; there just isn\u2019t the space or opportunity for adopting a healthy lifestyle.<\/p>\n<p>Liguori compared the city of Wuhan to Chattanooga, how despite the differences in population, the two communities truly have some similarities: communities like-minded in active lifestyles. Although, we each have our contrasting approaches. Where Chattanoogan takes advantage of the various outdoor activities and amenities in our region, Wuhan inspires physical activity differently.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWuhan is a sport campus, and in fact, at 6 A.M. every morning students are required to be up and outside doing physical activity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Although that is a culture we wouldn\u2019t be quick to adopt, we can each learn a lot from one another.<\/p>\n<h3><b><\/b>Liguori guest at White House for First Lady\u2019s \u2018Let\u2019s Move\u2019 initiative<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_15507\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/06\/20151117_103106.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-15507\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" data-attachment-id=\"15507\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/2016\/06\/department-head-shares-passion-increased-health-initiatives-china-white-house\/20151117_103106\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/06\/20151117_103106.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"960,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.9&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;SM-G920V&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1447756265&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00048076923076923&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Gary-liguori-whitehouse-2015\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Dr. Gary Liguori in front of the White House&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/06\/20151117_103106-768x1024.jpg\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-15507\" src=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/06\/20151117_103106-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Gary Liguori taking a selfie in front of the White House\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"style=\"max-width: 100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/06\/20151117_103106-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/06\/20151117_103106-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/06\/20151117_103106-580x773.jpg 580w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/06\/20151117_103106-610x813.jpg 610w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/06\/20151117_103106-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/06\/20151117_103106-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/files\/2016\/06\/20151117_103106.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dr. Gary Liguori in front of the White House<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This meeting was an opportunity to bring together all the partners from around the country that have contributed to Let\u2019s Move. Most are nonprofits, with a few selectively chosen corporate partners.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn Chattanooga, we are fortunate that PlayCore is one of those partners. PlayCore does a lot of things, one of them is advocating for outside recreation, which fits into the initiative.\u201d Liguori continued, \u201cSince I\u2019ve been at UTC, our department has partnered quite a bit with PlayCore on projects like installing adult fitness zones that help adults be more active too.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Launched by First Lady Michelle Obama, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.letsmove.gov\/learn-facts\/epidemic-childhood-obesity\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Let\u2019s Move<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is a comprehensive initiative \u201cdedicated to solving the challenge of childhood obesity within a generation so that children born today will grow up healthier and able to pursue their dreams.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The group of roughly 75 members were addressed by Michelle Obama as she described the initiative\u2019s proud accomplishments and its tentative plan moving forward. Afterwards, they were split into small groups of members from across the country, facilitated by a White House staff member, as they put their heads together to discuss next steps and best practices for the initiative. Each group was organized into different advocacy disciplines; Liguori\u2019s group focused on community and school initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe spent a good part of the afternoon in small groups talking about how to continue the work of the Let\u2019s Move initiative\u2026 we worked to identify bigger issues, like finding mechanisms to increase opportunities for activity to schools. That\u2019s something that\u2019s decreased in the last couple of decades, and we wanted to see if there were ways to reverse that trend. The emphasis on testing has decreased the emphasis on physical activity, so how can we change that?\u201d Liguori said.<\/p>\n<p>Liguori explained how his group focused their solutions on changes to policies. They explored ways for schools to implement more physical activity in before and after school programs as well as during the day. They also discussed how to include changes to surrounding community and neighborhood environments so that non-motorized transportation is accessible and safe.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cI want to acknowledge and say thank you to PlayCore for inviting me to partner with them there. They are a great partner to the University in general,\u201d Liguori added.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For the past academic year Dr. Gary Liguori, Department Head, Health and Human Performance, had a packed schedule that included a flight to Wuhan, China where he presented at the Global Fitness Summit, and a trip to the White House for a meeting with Michelle Obama as part of her \u201cLet\u2019s Move\u201d initiative.<\/p>\n<p class=\"more-link-wrap\"><span><a class=\"more-link button text\" href=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/news\/2016\/06\/department-head-shares-passion-increased-health-initiatives-china-white-house\/\"><span>Continue Reading <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":858,"featured_media":15484,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_slider":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_featurette":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[70,56,7712,12806,48007],"tags":[12830,278,202],"class_list":{"0":"post-15483","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-academics","8":"category-college-of-health-education-and-professional-studies","9":"category-faculty-and-staff","10":"category-health-and-human-performance","11":"category-research-academics","12":"tag-dr-gary-liguori","13":"tag-faculty","14":"tag-faculty-achievement","15":"entry"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - 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