1. Fit Families Fitness Implementation May 2016

2. Special Olympics Reach
History of Fit Families
Started by Special Olympics Arkansas
Currently has Families/Teams all over the state
Started with biological Families
Moved towards any “group” of 4 people
Now also in schools in residential centers
At least 600 people in the state have completed the challenge

3. Special Olympics Reach
Requirements of Fit Families
Challenge is 6 weeks long
Must record activity and nutrition on given logs
Must have at least one person with ID in each group of 4
Family/Team must receive incentives if they complete all paperwork and do at least 4x30 min of physical activity per week
Add nuttrition and pa logs

4. Physical Activity Log

5. Nutrition Log

6. Special Olympics Reach
Requirements of Families/Teams
Must assign a Challenge Coordinator
Completes enrollment forms, activity and nutrition logs, journals…
Communicates with SO Program Coordinator
Encourages other members to continue the challenge
Must complete at least 30 minutes of physical activity 4 days per week for 6 weeks.
Must submit paperwork at midpoint and end of challenge
Logs, journals, health data, lifestyle surveys

7. Requirements of Program
Must collect and report data from participants
Requirements are in the reporting spreadsheet
Gender, height, weight, blood pressure, resting heart rate
Activity minutes
Lifestyle survey answers
Must communicate with all Families/Teams to encourage continued participation
Get incentives out in a timely manner

8. Start Up Packet Program Overview Enrollment Forms Commitment Cards
Incentives (t-shirt and pedometer)
Wellness guide/Tips
Activity and Nutrition Logs
Journal Template
Monthly Health Newsletter

9. Rewards/Incentive Suggestions for rewards/incentives: Healthy Cookbook
Healthy cooking materials
Water bottles
Physical activity equipment like frisbees, exercise bands, jump ropes, yard games, etc.
**Might also want to include a certificate of completion

10. Questions?
Contact Monica Forquer at