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Issue: Lack of facilities for working adults
▣ Estimated Population: 7,128
□ About 4,441 between the ages of 18 and 65
▣ Common exercise time:
□ Before and After work day
Seward Community Intervention Proposal Christy Beune Jared Garcia - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Seward Community Intervention Proposal Christy Beune Jared Garcia - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Seward Community Intervention Proposal Christy Beune Jared Garcia Adam Meirose DeMarques Saulberry Issue: Lack of facilities for working adults Estimated Population: 7,128 About 4,441 between the ages of 18 and 65 Common
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What do we have now?
▣ 11 parks, 7 athletic fields, and 3 tennis courts ▣ Fitness Centers:
□ SNAP Fitness □ Concordia University WALZ Weight Room, Fieldhouse, and Track □ T’s Gym □ Jazzercise
▣ Outdoor Fitness:
□ Plum Creek Park and Trail □ Seward Municipal Swimming Pool
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What do we have now?
▣ Barriers:
□ Seasonal Availability ■ Concordia Track, Plum Creek Park and Trail, Municipal Pool □ Equipment Availability ■ Concordia University WALZ Weight Room and Fieldhouse, SNAP Fitness □ Scheduling conflicts ■ Jazzercise □ Specificity of Facility
▣ An increase in facilities for Seward would make strides towards a healthier community
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What we propose
▣ Additional space for exercise ▣ Facilities included:
□ Weight room with multiple modes of training equipment □ Multiple modes of cardio training equipment □ Rooms for group workout sessions □ Indoor walking circuit and pool to beat the elements □ Employed professionals to help with any questions that may arise
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Informational Interventions
Helpful Websites
▣ www.cityofsewardne.com ▣ www.fitness.gov
▣ www.health.gov/paguidelines ▣ www.ExRx.net ▣ Any Blog for Exercise Inspiration and Tips
Helpful Apps
▣ Endomondo ▣ MapMyFitness ▣ MyFitnessPal ▣ Argus Heart Rate Reader
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Informational Interventions
Community-Wide Campaign
▣ Free Health and Fitness Appraisals with Initial Visits ▣ Allows additional information for members as they begin facility use ▣ Can expand on previous information and inspire new avenues
Point of Decision Prompt ▣ “20 minutes of weight training equals 60 minutes
- f cardio. How will you
utilize your time” ▣ Emphasizes time management and efficiency for the working population
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Behavioral Interventions
Goal Setting
▣ Create goals that focus on increasing activity levels ▣ “Achieve 150 minutes of moderate activity per week and 60 minutes of vigorous activity” □ In line with guidelines from Healthy People 2020 ▣ Completion of Goal inspires positive reinforcement □ Reduced membership fees for consistent completion of goal
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Social Interventions
▣ Employ certified professionals
□ Allows for unsure members to get any questions answered quickly □ Promote the use of the professionals for insight in becoming healthier
▣ Promote group exercising
□ Implement exercise classes □ Create a way for people to connect with others ■ Social network site for creating exercise groups ■ Allows for support when needed
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Environmental and Policy Approaches
Transportation ▣ Provide regular transportation from workplaces to fitness center ▣ Create a trail for walking members Information Accessibility ▣ Library or Database that has ease of access for exercise information
□ Allows members to be self-sufficient in finding ways to exercise
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Environmental and Policy Approaches
Hours of Operation
▣ Expanded hours of
- peration to ensure
members can workout on their schedule ▣ Example: 5am to 11pm
Overall Attitude
▣ Promote a judgement free policy for members □ Eliminate fear of people judging each other □ Promote the social aspect of the facility
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