nancy j. belli m.a. ep-c
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Nancy J. Belli M.A. EP-C
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Nancy J. Belli
Disclosure:I do not have a relevant financial relationship.
Outline steps associated with creating and delivering a senior fitness program
Identify the challenges associated with delivering programs on and off-campus
Provide suggestions forreporting the results
Suggested steps for program expansion
Before the Program Begins
Program Launch
Program Details
Program Conclusion
Next Steps
Identify needs of the community What programs are currently offered in the area? Match the needs of the community with the
goals of program Existing program or start from scratch? Finding space, time, and Instructor(s) Recruiting participants Marketing the program Registration process
What programs are currently offered and where?
Research local paper for articles and ads
Government articles, press releases, funding
Functional/health needs ◦ Strength, balance, speed, flexibility, power, endurance
Elite >> Fit>> Independent>> Frail>> Dependent
Senior centers Hospitals Retirement
communities/residences Fitness centers Physical therapy offices Physician offices City agencies Senior groups
On-site vs off-site How big a space and # of instructors?◦ Expected # of participants, activity, and equipment
Who will instruct?◦ Specialty certification required?◦ Previous experience with seniors◦ Ability to adapt movements◦ Ability to handle emergencies◦ Additional support needed?
Confirm schedules ◦ Site and instructor
Working with partners Promote program inside and out Give demos/workshops◦ Outline benefits
Marketing the program◦ Flyers and direct mail◦ Word of mouth, announcements◦ Website and Social media
Find advocates within the community
MD clearance?
Informed consent Explanation of program Assumption of risk Waiver of liability Data information release
Photo release DOB, address, contact info Emergency information Signature
Set the date – lead time Remind participants of days/times Medical conditions Pre-Test◦ Physiological and health outcomes◦ Test data sheets
Nametags
Attendance
Lesson plans
Modifications
Progressions
Incentives
Post test Progress report cards Celebrate successes Data, surveys, testimonials Analyzing the results Summary report Evaluate and revise What’s next?
Data Surveys Testimonials Making sense of it all
Demographics Attendance Explanation of the goals
of the program Test results◦ Rating versus the standard◦ Improvement since pre-test
Graphs Framing subjective results Testimonials
What worked?◦ Results◦ Testimonials◦ Surveys◦ Participant Feedback◦ Instructor feedback
What didn’t work?◦ Teacher/student ratio◦ Space◦ Drop out rate◦ Incentives
Participant follow-up
Finding Partners
Funding
