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| 2021 - Get Moving Kentucky (Physical Activity Based Programs) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2021.1) | 129 |
Number of those who reported knowledge gained about the benefits of spending time in physical activity |
| 2021.2) | 129 |
Number of people who demonstrated spending time in physical activity |
| 2021.3) | 0 |
Number of environmental changes implemented to support physical activity guidelines in the county (e.g., walking trails opened, equipment purchased and installed, bike paths built) |
| 2021.4) | 108 |
Number of individuals who experienced an increase in knowledge, opinions, skills, or aspirations regarding lifestyle changes (diet, stress management, etc.) that improve personal health |
| 2021.5) | 47 |
Number of individuals reporting adoption of physical activity practices |
Author: Dayna Fentress
Major Program: Get Moving Kentucky (Physical Activity Based Programs)
Childhood obesity rates are continuing to rise across the state of Kentucky. The Hardin County Extension Service promotes physical activity through a Longest Day of Play event hosted across the road from the Extension Office on the Farmers' Market lawn.This event was held in 2017 on the actual Longest Day of Play (June 21st), which was a Wednesday. This year, we held the event on June 20, the Wednesday before the actual Longest Day of Play. The reasoning for this was to use the event to also
