Ryan A. McKelley, Ph.D.Ryan A. McKelley, Ph.D. is a Licensed Psychologist and chair of the Department of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. He teaches courses on health psychology, behavior modification, abnormal psychology, group counseling, and men and masculinities. He has co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. In addition to his teaching and research, McKelley has provided clinical services in a community mental health center, three university counseling centers, and a pain clinic, and currently maintains a small private practice providing individual and group therapy. He has a reputation for being able to translate research and academic concepts into practical information that audiences can implement in their own lives.

Karen M. Skemp, Ph.D.Karen Skemp has a Ph.D. in Kinesiology from the University of Minnesota. She is an ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) Certified Exercise Physiologist, an NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and an AASDN (American Academy of Sports Dietitians and Nutritionists) Certified Nutrition Specialist. Skemp has over 25 years of experience in teaching and coaching across the lifespan in the areas of nutrition, fitness, and wellness. She is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Education and Health Promotion at the UW-La Crosse teaching courses in the field of nutrition and in strategies for promoting physical activity. As a mother of two, she is challenged every day to apply practical strategies in helping them develop healthy eating and physical activity habits, but more importantly, to “think outside the box” and to question what has become the conventional way of living.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-LA CROSSE

Practical Approaches to Healthy Living:Now More Than Ever

Instructors:

For additional information about this program contact Gary D. Gilmore, MPH, Ph.D., MCHES:

ggilmore@uwlax.edu

Empower yourself to make life-changing choices and start living a healthier lifestyle.• Understand risk factors for poor health

• Learn the protective factors to live a healthy life

• Develop a realistic action plan to:

– Implement protective factors

– Reduce risk factors in your life

REGISTER TODAY! Register by September 15

September 16 and after

Complete 3 Session Series $98 $110

Saturday, October 14 The Dynamic Duo: Nutrition and Physical Activity I

$39 $45

Saturday, October 21 The Dynamic Duo: Nutrition and Physical Activity II

$39 $45

Saturday, October 28 The Great Protective Factor: Sleep Enhancement

$39 $45

UW-Extension CEU Options: .3 CEUs per session.9 CEUs for 3 session series

CECHs for Certified Health Education Specialists* (CHES or MCHES):3 CECHs per session9 CECHs for series*An additional $15 fee will apply for those requesting CECHs.

Register at www.uwlax.edu/practical-approaches

Saturday, Oct. 14The Dynamic Duo: Nutrition and Physical Activity I

Saturday, Oct. 21The Dynamic Duo: Nutrition and Physical Activity II

Saturday, Oct. 28The Great Protective Factor: Sleep Enhancement

www.uwlax.edu/practical-approaches

Saturday, October 14The Dynamic Duo: Nutrition and Physical Activity IKaren M. Skemp, Ph.D.10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. WorkshopChancellor Joe Gow is invited to provide the welcome

12:30 p.m. Healthful Lunch: Learn/network/experience

Are we overweight and sick because we are just not doing what we are told to do? Or are we overweight and sick because we are being told the wrong things? Recommendations for healthy eating and physical activity will be addressed. Become empowered by adopting a healthier lifestyle!

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:• Review what some of the key challenges are to healthy

eating and meaningful activity

• Learn what the best recommendations are for healthy eatingand meaningful activity

• Attain the tools to take charge of your health now and intothe future

Saturday, October 21The Dynamic Duo: Nutrition and Physical Activity II*Karen M. Skemp, Ph.D.10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Workshop

12:30 p.m. Healthful Lunch: Learn/network/experience

Practical ideas, strategies, and resources will be shared to help direct and challenge participants to think outside the box when it comes to making healthy eating and meaningful activity choices. Take charge of your health and the health of your family!

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:• Explore the key challenges to healthy eating and meaningful

activity.

• Develop reasonable recommendations for healthy eating andmeaningful activity

• Gain relevant resources and tools that will assist inempowering you to take responsibility for your own healthand the health of your family

*You may attend this session without attending the firstsession

Saturday, October 28The Great Protective Factor: Sleep EnhancementRyan A. McKelley, Ph.D.10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. WorkshopChancellor Joe Gow is invited to provide closing remarks and congratulations.

12:30 p.m. Healthful Lunch: Celebrate your achievements.

In a culture that tends to celebrate over-commitment and competing with one another, sleep is often the health behavior most likely to be compromised in attempts to balance the demands of school/work and home. Inadequate sleep has been linked to higher obesity, depression, irritability, memory problems, lower attention, immune functioning, plus overall wellbeing. Healthy sleep is not something to put off until later—it is one of the most important behaviors we can and should improve today. Rejuvenate your body through restful sleep!

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:• Recognize the protective factors your body acquires from sleep

• Explore key findings from sleep research to help youunderstand the complex biological, environmental, andpsychosocial barriers to getting more sleep

• Develop practical changes to support healthier sleep habits inyourself and othersRegister today at www.uwlax.edu/practical-approaches or call 608.785.6500

All sessions held on the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Campus | Student Union, Room 3310

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: • Adults of all ages

• Youth

• Family-based professionals

• Health and human serviceprofessionals

• School-basedprofessionals

• Community-basedprofessionals

Practical Approaches to Healthy Living: Now More Than Ever Join us as we learn strategies and the evidence behind them to make positive and achievable

changes to enhance our health and overall well-being.

You will learn to identify risk factors, protective factors and develop action plans to implement the knowledge and skills

into your daily life. Each day you will be treated to a unique and healthful catered lunch—primarily plant-based—that

will nourish your body and serve to demonstrate new cooking methods and beneficial foods. Recipes and preparation

instructions will be presented by our campus chef! Best of all, you’ll meet a network of people who are all striving to

infuse more health-conscious activities into their lives. Take advantage of technology. Take charge of your health and

your family’s health!

Wear comfortable clothes for all sessions.