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It Starts With Us
Physical Activity
Increasing Physical Activity
A. Bruzek, K. Ragland, A. Sheffield
Horticulture, Consumer and Home
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
Active Living and Health Promotions General
Health
Fewer chronic diseases and fewer overweight or obese youth were identified as the most important issues that can be directly impacted by the educational programs and support of the Extension Service in the 2019 Boyle County Extension Community Assessment. Disease status and weight are both negatively correlated to a lack of physical activity. Kentucky consistently ranks near the bottom among the states in the level of physical activity performed by adults (CDC 2015). The percentage of local adults reporting no physical activity in the previous month was 23% despite 62% of county residents having access to opportunities for physical activities. More than 3 of 4 Boyle County adults are overweight or obese (BRESS). The Boyle County Extension, 4-H, and Extension Homemaker’s Councils have all requested additional Extension programming to encourage physical activity for all ages.
Adults and youth report increases in physical activity in the previous 30 days.
Clientele choose to be more physically active.
Clientele practice regular physical activity.
Clientele learn about physical activity programs and opportunities in the community.
Clientele recognize the health benefits of regular physical activity.
Clientele discuss skills and knowledge to maximize safety during and benefits from physical exercise.
Initial Outcome: Clientele learn about physical activity programs and opportunities in the community.
Indicator: Home and Consumer Horticulture 1031; Fit Blue/Get Moving KY 2021; Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices – General 2027; 4-H HCC 4061
Method: Record of clientele participating in programs; in-program activities; post-program evaluations; follow up contacts with program participants
Timeline: Year-round
Initial Outcome: Clientele recognize the health benefits of regular physical activity.
Indicator: Home and Consumer Horticulture 1031; Fit Blue/Get Moving KY 2021; Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices – General 2027; 4-H HCC 4061
Method: Record of clientele participating in programs; in-program activities and verbal reviews; post-program evaluations
Timeline: Year-round
Initial Outcome: Clientele discuss skills and knowledge to maximize safety during and benefits from physical exercise.
Indicator Home and Consumer Horticulture 1031; Fit Blue/Get Moving KY 2021; Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices – General 2027; 4-H HCC 4061
Method: Record of clientele participating in programs; in-program activities and reviews; post-program evaluation
Timeline: Year-round
Intermediate Outcome: Clientele choose to be more physically active.
Indicator: Home and Consumer Horticulture 1031; Fit Blue/Get Moving KY 2021; Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices – General 2027; 4-H HCC 4061
Method: Number of clientele participating in physical activities; enrollments in physical activity programs; follow up contacts with program participants.
Timeline: Up to 1 year
Intermediate Outcome: Clientele practice regular physical activity.
Indicator: Home and Consumer Horticulture 1031; Fit Blue/Get Moving KY 2021; Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices – General 2027; 4-H HCC 4061
Method: Number of clientele reporting participation in a physical activity regimen; follow-up contacts with program participants
Timeline: 3 months to 1 year
Long-term Outcome: Adults and youth report increases in physical activity in the previous 30 days.
Indicator: 4- Home and Consumer Horticulture 1031; Fit Blue/Get Moving KY 2021; Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices – General 2027; 4-H HCC 4061
Method: BRESS data
Timeline: Up to 1 year
Audience: Youth ages 6-18
Project or Activity: 4-H Camping Program
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Cloverbud and Summer Camping programs
Inputs: Extension professionals; Extension staff; volunteers; program support; 4-H Council funding; donations from individuals and businesses; campgrounds; camp staff; UK specialists; Extension office and facilities
Date: Summer
Audience: Youth ages 11-18
Project or Activity: Outdoor Adventure Club
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Outdoor Adventures
Inputs: Curricula, Extension professionals and staff, volunteers, program support, 4-H Council funding, District Board funding of travel, computer support, Extension office and facilities
Date: Year-round
Audience: Youth grades K-3
Project or Activity: Exploring My Plate with Professor Popcorn
Content or Curriculum: Exploring My Plate with Professor Popcorn
Inputs: Curriculum, Extension professionals and staff, program support, District Board funding, computer support, partnerships with local school systems; Extension office and facilities
Date: School year
Audience: Adults
Project or Activity: Gardening 101, raised bed gardening, community gardening
Content or Curriculum: Agent classes
Inputs:Extension professionals and staff, program support, partnerships with community housing and senior center; Extension office and facilities
Date: Year Round
Audience: 5th grade
Project or Activity: Ag Adventure Days
Content or Curriculum: gardening, beekeeping, natural resources products
Inputs: Curriculum, Extension professionals and staff, program support, District Board funding, computer support, partnerships with local school systems; Extension office and facilities
Date: Spring or Fall
Audience: Individuals and Families
Project or Activity: Walking Club, encouraging physical activity for individuals and families
Content or Curriculum: Fit Blue
Inputs: CES staff and specialists, CES pubs and resources, state, local, and federal partners, community partners
Date: Year round
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Author: Alethea Price
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
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Major Program: Health
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