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Healthy Lifestyles A Health Education Program
PROGRAM
GUIDE
Table of Contents
About Healthy Lifestyles ............................................. 2
Healthy Lifestyles Curriculum ..................................... 3
Lesson 1 Hydration........................................... 4-5
Lesson 2 Sun Safety ........................................ 6-7
Lesson 3 Exercise & Stretching ........................ 7-8
Lesson 4 Hand Washing .................................. 8-9
Lesson 5 Nutrition .......................................... 9-11
Lesson 6 Oral Health .................................... 12-13
Incentives ............................................................ 14
Resources
Program Registration Form ...................................... 15
Parent/Instructor Feedback Form ............................. 16
Record of Completion ............................................... 17
HEALTHY
LIFESTYLES
CURRICULUM
What is Healthy Lifestyles? Healthy Lifestyles is a health program educating athletes on health issues which may be part of their daily life. Lessons include hydration, handwashing, nutrition, and others. This education may occur at regional and state competitions, at practices, in the family home, or a residential facility. Lessons may be taught by SOKS staff, volunteers, parents, etc. Our goal is to improve each athlete’s ability to train and compete in Special Olympics by providing them with tools to advance their health, fitness, and overall quality of life.
By teaching preventative care practices, Healthy Lifestyles reinforces the importance of developing a healthy lifestyle and integrating healthy choices into an athlete’s daily routine.
Why?
The ultimate benefit is a healthy lifestyle change. With consistency, we believe that these discussions will result in healthier choices made by the athletes. Healthy Lifestyles provides athletes with fun, free, health-related tools to develop a beneficial daily regimen. These are sustainable habits that improve the overall quality of life.
Statistics show that people with intellectual disabilities often do not receive adequate health care attention. People with intellectual disabilities have a 40% greater risk of obesity, poor fitness, nutritional deficits, and untreated vision, dental, hearing and podiatric problems. With the participation of coaches/caregivers and other supporters, athletes will have a better chance of overcoming some of these health barriers.
Who?
At Special Olympics, we feel that any adult can advocate for athletes. As such it will be up to the adult (with input from the athlete if possible) to decide which lessons will be taught. Lessons take the form of discussion and are set up in a manner that is informative and fun. Discussions do not have to be led by the same person each time, but communication is important to ensure each time there is someone to lead the lesson. Again, we are trying to make a breakthrough in healthy lifestyle choices, and athletes are influenced by those around them so it’s important to think of yourself as a role model.
Registration Individuals and/or teams
must register through
SOKS. Visit the website
www.ksso.org. or,
fill out the form from the
Resource Section (p15)
and send to SOKS attn:
Terri Price, or contact
Terri: [email protected]
913-236-9290 ext. 109
How often are the lessons held?
Lessons outside of a SOKS competition could be spread-out out over a six month period. We ask that you commit to running the program for at least 4 weeks with lessons held 5 times a week. Each lesson should take no more than 10 minutes. We encourage each lesson to be focused on for 4 weeks before you engage the athlete in another topic.
Currently, there are 6 lessons in the program:
Hydration Choosing water over sugary drinks and the benefits of hydration.
Sun Safety The importance of sun protection, sunburn prevention, and sun safety
techniques.
Exercise & Stretching Exercise tips and stretching techniques. Also the importance of exercising
outside of practices.
Hand Washing Athletes will learn the essentials of germ fighting by reviewing hand washing
techniques.
Nutrition Components of a healthy meal and the benefits of eating healthy.
Oral Health The essentials of oral hygiene and the consequences of not incorporating them
into your daily routine.
LESSON 1 HYDRATION
1. Discuss the reasons to keep hydrated and what can happen when we become dehydrated:
Water is amazing! Here are some REASONS to drink water:
Increases energy
Promotes weight loss
Moisturizes skin
Prevents sickness
Prevents muscle cramps
Helps digest food
2. Discuss the different ways to stay hydrated:
100% Juice (A few times a week)
Coconut Water or no calorie flavored water
Skim or Low Fat Milk
Eating: Fruits and vegetables have the most amount of water.
Set a daily schedule for drinking 64 ounces of water per day e.g. drink 1 tall glass when you wake up, 1 before each meal, and add 2 extra glasses during the day; or keep a 32 ounce water bottle with you and drink two bottles during the day
3. Reasons Pop is not a good choice for Hydration
Damage to teeth
Weight Gain
Gas, bloating or cramping
4. Questions and Quick Quiz:
Ask if anyone has questions about Hydration. Then discuss the Quick Quiz on the back of the brochure. Download the brochure from www.ksso.org/
5. Hands On: Hand out the Hydration Log for the athletes. Please explain to the athletes how to fill out the log. This can be done by simply filling in the water glasses with pen or pencil once a glass of water has been drunk.
Fun fact:
Our bodies are made of 70% water, drink up!
Use this Chart to Track how much water you drink in a day.
LESSON 2 SUN SAFETY
1. Discuss the reasons why we want to protect our skin from the sun:
Prevents sunburn Prevents skin cancer
Prevents wrinkles and dark spots
2. Discuss how to protect yourself from SUN DAMAGE:
Use the 5 S’ to explain sun protection. For fun use actions to
demonstrate the 5 S’!
Slip on Protective Clothing
Slap on a Hat
Slop on Sunscreen, SPF 50 (Sun Protection Factor) or
higher, REAPPLY every 2 hours!!
Seek Shade
Slip on Sunglasses
3. Questions and Quick Quiz:
Ask if anyone has questions about Sun Safety. Discuss the quick quiz on the brochure. Download the brochure from www.ksso.org/
4. Hands On:
For Fun help athletes complete the Sun Safety Word Search.
Reapply Sunblock
Every 2 hours
Make sure you are using
an SPF 50 or higher
Sun Safety Word Search
hat long sleeves parasol
shade sun block sunglasses
trousers water
LESSON 3 EXERCISE & STRETCHING
1. Discuss why exercise is important and how it improves how you feel:
Makes you feel good, gives you energy!
Weight loss, prevents diabetes
Strengthens muscles
Relieves stress
Exercise makes you sleep better
2. Why Stretch?
Prepares the muscles for work
Increases flexibility
Prevents muscle injuries and cramps
Improves posture
Not stretching can lead to muscle tears and tightness. Try to stretch for 3 minutes before and 3 minutes after exercise. Make sure you stretch the muscles you are going to use or have already
exercised. For example: you did pushups so stretch your shoulders and arms.
3. 5 minute exercises
Lunges (forward, backward, and sideways)
Arm circles (forward and backward)
Squats
Pushups/Planks
Jumping Jacks
Bicycle crunches
4. Questions and Quiz:
Ask if anyone has questions about exercise and stretching. Have everyone answer their quick quiz on the brochure. Download the brochure from www.ksso.org/
5. Hands On:
Demonstrate the exercises. Explain the exercise log to the athletes. If necessary help them complete it.
Try to get 30 minutes
of active exercise
every day.
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LESSON 4
HAND WASHING
1. Discuss why washing hands is important:
Helps prevent you from getting sick
Helps stop the spread of viruses like the flu
Touching your face with dirty hands may cause zits or pimples
2. The Hand Washing Process:
Here are a few times to wash your hands. Can you think of others?
Before you eating or cooking
After going to the bathroom
After sneezing/coughing
After touching pets or animals
When you get home from visiting public places
How do I wash my hands?
Always use hot water and soap
Use the palm of your hand to scrub fingernails
Wash between the fingers and on the back of the hands
Sing “Happy Birthday” twice (hand washing should take at least 20 seconds!)
Dry your hands with a clean towel, paper towel, or air dryer
3. Final Questions and Quick Quizzes:
Ask if anyone has questions about Hand Washing. Discuss the quick quiz on the brochure.
Download the brochure from www.ksso.org/
4. Hands On:
Work with the athlete to complete Hand Washing Word Search.
Using hand sanitizer is
NOT the same as washing your hands.
STOP THE SPREAD OF DISEASE
WASH UP!
Handwashing Word Search
Words to Find:
WASH CUTS CLEAN
SICK COUGH SNEEZE
HAND GERM
LESSON 5 NUTRITION
1. Discuss how eating healthy affects you:
Eating healthy food makes you feel good and gives you ENERGY
Builds strong bones and teeth
Healthy foods provide vitamins and minerals to keep the body functioning and working properly.
Eating healthy encourages weight control and weight loss
2. Components of a healthy meal:
Vegetables- Tomatoes, sweet potatoes, broccoli, etc.
Dairy- Fat free/Low-fat/Soy Milk or Low-fat yogurt.
Lean protein- Seafood, beans, turkey, grilled chicken.
Fruits- Bananas, grapes, 100% fruit juice.
3. Foods that are good for your heart:
Strawberries & blueberries
Oatmeal
Fish
Spinach
Tomatoes
4. Questions and Quick Quiz:
Ask if anyone has questions about Nutrition. Discuss the quick quiz on the brochure. Download the brochure from www.ksso.org/
5. Work with athletes to complete Nutritional Log and/or the activity sheet.
Eating healthy comes with
practice. Try to make
small changes.
LESSON 6
ORAL HEALTH
1. Discuss the reasons why oral hygiene is important:
Tooth decay (cavities, tooth pain, dentist visits $$)
Gum disease – Explain gingivitis
Bad breath
Bad oral hygiene and bacteria in the mouth can lead to other bacterial sickness causing heart problems
Teeth stains
Eating and drinking sugary foods can cause cavities and decay
2. How can I keep my smile clean and bright?
Brush at least 2 times a day or after every meal
Use toothpaste with fluoride
Floss after meals for 1 minute. If you don’t have floss, rinse your mouth with water or mouthwash after eating.
Schedule a teeth cleaning every 6 months
3. Final Questions and Quick Quizzes:
Ask if anyone has questions about Oral Health. Discuss the quick quiz on the brochure. Download the brochure from www.ksso.org/
4. Hands On:
Work with the athletes to complete
The Dental Crossword Puzzle.
Teeth cleaning should
be routine every 6
months.
INCENTIVES FOR PARTICIPATION
Incentives will be provided when the registration and completion forms are received by Terri Price.
Sign-up Pedometer
4 wks. Sunglasses
8 wks. Water Bottle
12 wks. Healthy Lifestyles T-shirt
16 wks. Health Hero medallion or pennant.
Healthy Lifestyles
Special Olympics Kansas Terri Price, VP of Education and Health
5280 Foxridge Drive, Mission, KS 66202
Tel 913 236 9290 Ext. 109 Fax 913 236 9771 Email [email protected] www.ksso.org Twitter @sokansas Facebook @specialolympicskansas Created by Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation for the benefit of persons with intellectual disabilities.
Program Completion Form
Parent/Instructor Name: ________________________________________ Date: _______________
Participant Name: ______________________________________________________________________
Local Progam Name: __________________________________________________________________
Instructor Email: ________________________________ Phone _____________________________
Please indicate how many weeks the individual participated in the program:
4 weeks 8 weeks 12 weeks 16 weeks Other: ________________
Please indicate which Healthy Lifestyle Lessons the individual focused on:
Hydration Exercise
Nutrition Oral Hygiene
Sun Safety Handwashing
Comments about the Program (Feedback is appreciated): __________________________________
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Please email/fax/mail completed form to Terri Price on completion of the Program.
Healthy Lifestyles
Special Olympics Kansas Terri Price, VP of Education and Health
5280 Foxridge Drive, Mission, KS 66202
Tel 913 236 9290 Ext. 109 Fax 913 236 9771 Email [email protected] www.ksso.org Twitter @sokansas Facebook @specialolympicskansas Created by Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation for the benefit of persons with intellectual disabilities.
Parent/Instructor Feedback Form
Name: ________________________________________________________ Date: _______________
Local Program Name: __________________________________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________ Phone: _____________________________
Number of Athletes Participating: ______________________________________________________
Lessons Taught:
Hydration Exercise
Nutrition Oral Hygiene
Sun Safety Handwashing
Please indicate how many weeks you participated in the program:
4 weeks 8 weeks 12 weeks 16 weeks Other: ________________
Comments: ____________________________________________________________________________
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______________________________________________________________________________________
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Healthy Lifestyles
Special Olympics Kansas Terri Price, VP of Education and Health
5280 Foxridge Drive, Mission, KS 66202
Tel 913 236 9290 Ext. 109 Fax 913 236 9771 Email [email protected] www.ksso.org Twitter @sokansas Facebook @specialolympicskansas Created by Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation for the benefit of persons with intellectual disabilities.
Registration Form
Participant Name: ______________________________________________ Date: _______________
Date of Birth: __________________________ T-Shirt Size: ____________________________ (m/d/yyyy)
Caregiver/Instructor Name: ____________________________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________ Phone: _____________________________
Local Program name if applicable: _______________________________________________________
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Participant Health Information
Height: ________________________________ Weight: ________________________________ (Feet and Inches) (Pounds)
Blood Pressure: ________________________
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I am interested in the following lessons:
Hydration Exercise
Nutrition Oral Hygiene
Sun Safety Handwashing
Please indicate how many weeks you will be participating in the Healthy Lifestyles Program:
4 weeks 8 weeks 12 weeks 16 weeks Other: ________________
5280 Foxridge Drive
Mission, KS 66202
P 913-236-9290
F 913-236-9771
www.ksso.org
