keep k ids e xercise and e ducation p rogram for lifelong health and wellness
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KEEP K IDS E XERCISE AND E DUCATION P ROGRAM For Lifelong Health and Wellness. PEDIATRIC OBESITY. Need: Childhood obesity rates have tripled since 1980 Obesity rates have shown to be greater in racial and ethnic populations Demographically greater than average increase locally - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
KEEP KIDS EXERCISE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMFor Lifelong Health and Wellness
FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENTFOR HEALTHY LIVINGFOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Need: • Childhood obesity rates have tripled since 1980• Obesity rates have shown to be greater in racial
and ethnic populations • Demographically greater than average increase
locallyProgram Goal: • Introduction and sustainability of long
term exercise & nutritional behavioral changes
• Decrease likelihood of Heart Disease, Type II diabetes, Asthma, Sleep Apnea, etc…
• Incorporate aerobic, muscle strengthening, and bone strengthening activities
• Educate on healthy eating, meal planning, label reading, and preparing healthy foods
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PEDIATRIC OBESITY
PROGRAM OUTLINE
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• 12 WEEK PROGRAM• Group meets twice per week• Program Runs 3 times per year
• Physician Referred• Offered at no charge• Groups
• 1 HOUR EXERCISE: Certified Personal Trainer• ½ HOUR NUTRITION: Registered Dietician
• Ages 7-14 years old
TIMELINE
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• Spring 2012: Met with Brockton Hospital Chief of Pediatrics and team to launch our vision of collaboration through a program like KEEP
• JUNE 2012: CHNA 22 awarded funding for our KEEP proposal under the Health Priority: Nutrition/Fitness
• JULY 2012: Brochures created, Supplies ordered• AUGUST 2012: Team of trainers met to plan curriculum, brochures
distributed, Signature Health developed healthy recipes• September 2012: Pilot program began• Winter 2012: Team met to evaluate pilot• January 2013: Session 2 began
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• Greeting and discussion of the day’s focus (5-10 minutes)
• Dynamic warm-up (5 minutes)• Endurance Training (10 minutes)• Fitness focus of the day (15 minutes)• Independent Fitness or Games (5-10
minutes)• Cool Down/ Stretch and Recap (5-7
minutes)• Nutrition Discussion and
Hands-on Food Preparation (30 minutes)
TYPICAL K.E.E.P. CLASS
The Numbers• Session 1 Sept- Dec: 4 kids• Session 2 Jan-April: 9 kids• Session 3 May-Aug: 17 kids
Referral base:• Harvard Vanguard Medical
Associates• Tri County Pediatric• Signature Medical • Massachusetts General Hospital • Brockton Pediatrics
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PROGRAM PROGRESSION
Assessment Session One• Aerobic endurance: 1/2 mile timed
run• Muscular strength/ endurance:
Pushup & Sit-up test
Assessment Session Two• Aerobic endurance: 1 mile• Muscular strength/ endurance:
Pushup & Sit-up test
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OUTCOME MEASURES
Session One Data: ½ Mile Run
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800m (s) Pre
800m (s) Post
800m (s)Change
0 100 200 300 400 500 600
Session One Data: Pushups and Sit-ups
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# Sit-ups Pre
Push-up max Pre
# Sit-ups Post
Push-up max Post
# Sit-ups Change
Push-up Max Change
0 5 10 15 20 25
Data Session Two: 1 Mile Run
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1600m Pre (s)
1600m Post (s)
1600m Change (s)
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900
Session Two Data: Pushups & Sit-ups
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# Sit-ups Pre
Push-up max Pre
# Sit-ups Post
Push-up max Post
# Sit-ups Change
Push-up Max Change
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
PROGRAM ADAPTIONS
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Assessment during family interviewDecreased testing requirements for aerobic enduranceImplementation of Behavioral questionnaire and Nutrition surveyAttendance requirementFamily involvement Changes to curriculum
Using feedback from session one Focus on making fitness fun, incorporating games Homework responsibilities
Challenges• Follow up with Parents• Post Assessment formsSuccessesTranslation into other areas• Love of lifelong fitness• Martial Arts, Aquatics, Fitness Center• 5K race/walk
Family Strengthening• Use of Family Fitness center
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PROGRAM OBSERVATIONS
The Future of KEEP• Continuing to strengthen
referral networks• Increase number of
coaches trained• Strengthen Role Model
program for returning participants
• Spread of program to other OCY branches
• Pilot Program in Community setting
• Increase the number of families served
• Enhance data reporting system and tracking measures14
SUSTAINABILITY
THANK YOU
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