nancy j. belli m.a. ep-c

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

Contact information:◦ nancyjbelli@gmail.com

Thank You!