1. FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
FOR HEALTHY LIVING
FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
KEEP KIDS EXERCISE AND EDUCATION PROGRAM For Lifelong Health and Wellness

2. PEDIATRIC OBESITY Need: Program Goal:
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
Program 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

3. PROGRAM OUTLINE 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

4. TIMELINE
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

5. TYPICAL K.E.E.P. CLASS
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)

6. PROGRAM PROGRESSION 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

7. OUTCOME MEASURES Assessment Session One
Aerobic endurance: 1/2 mile timed run
Muscular strength/ endurance: Pushup & Sit-up test
Assessment Session Two
Aerobic endurance: 1 mile

8. Session One Data: ½ Mile Run

9. Session One Data: Pushups and Sit-ups

10. Data Session Two: 1 Mile Run

11. Session Two Data: Pushups & Sit-ups

12. PROGRAM ADAPTIONS Assessment during family interview
Decreased testing requirements for aerobic endurance
Implementation of Behavioral questionnaire and Nutrition survey
Attendance requirement
Family involvement
Changes to curriculum
Using feedback from session one
Focus on making fitness fun, incorporating games
Homework responsibilities

13. PROGRAM OBSERVATIONS Challenges Follow up with Parents
Post Assessment forms
Successes
Translation into other areas
Love of lifelong fitness
Martial Arts, Aquatics, Fitness Center
5K race/walk
Family Strengthening
Use of Family Fitness center

14. SUSTAINABILITY 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 measures

15. THANK YOU