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Special Olympics Wisconsin Healthy Habits – Education Station

Special Olympics Wisconsin Healthy Habits – Education Station. 4/16/2014. Healthy Habits. Mission : To improve each athlete’s ability to train and compete in Special Olympics by providing them with resources to advance their health, fitness and overall quality of life.

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Special Olympics Wisconsin Healthy Habits – Education Station

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  1. Special Olympics WisconsinHealthy Habits – Education Station 4/16/2014

  2. Healthy Habits • Mission: To improve each athlete’s ability to train and compete in Special Olympics by providing them with resources to advance their health, fitness and overall quality of life. • Athlete Education: By teaching preventative care practices and providing educational resources, Healthy Habits reinforces the importance of developing a healthy lifestyle and integrating healthy choices into daily routine.

  3. Healthy Habits • Special Olympics Wisconsin promotes Healthy Habits through Education Stations at local tournaments. • Examples of Education Stations: • Cold Weather Safety • Emergency Preparedness • Free blood pressure screenings • Heart Health • Hydration • Nutrition • Oral Health • Sun Safety

  4. Healthy Habits • HYDRATION STATION • (2) Regional Basketball Tournaments and (1) Sectional Basketball Tournament • Educated about 1400 athletes • Athlete Education – Handout • Athlete Give-Away – WaterBottle • Monitoring and Evaluation – Event Summary Form • Healthy Habits Partner - Humana • Additional Funding Source – Healthy Communities Grant

  5. Healthy Habits

  6. Healthy Habits SUCCESSES CHALLENGES Additional work placed upon Regional Staff Space and Location can be challenging depending on competition venue Getting professional volunteers to provide their expertise and time • Healthy Habits Partner • Additional funding from HC grant assists with 14 events across the state (yearly). • Volunteer opportunities for local groups and/or organizations • Easy opportunity to educate athletes on preventative care • CEO supports the importance of Healthy Habits • HA Clinicial Directors participate and serve as an on-site resource

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