What is EIM?

“Exercise is Medicine® (EIM) is a global health initiative managed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) that is focused on encouraging primary care physicians and other health care providers to include physical activity when designing treatment plans for patients and referring their patients to EIM Credentialed Exercise and Exercise Professionals. EIM is committed to the belief that physical activity is integral in the prevention and treatments of diseases and should be regularly assessed and “treated” as part of all healthcare.”

To learn more about the global ACSM EIM Initiative, visit http://www.exerciseismedicine.org/

The EIM-OC Vision

1. To integrate EIM-OC with UNC-Campus Health:
   1. Incorporate physical activity as a vital sign
   2. Facilitate referrals to the appropriate EIM-OC resource
2. To expand the EIM-OC team
   1. EXSS undergraduate and graduate students capable of taking referral from campus health
   2. EIM-focused practicum opportunities for EXSS undergraduate and graduate students
3. To expand EIM-OC opportunities
   1. Consolidate physical activity resources across and around campus
   2. Collaborate with health and well-being opportunities across campus