Metcalfe County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 2027 - Active Living and Health Promotions General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.1) | 24 |
Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices |
| 2027.2) | 183 |
Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels |
| 2027.3) | 4 |
Number of program participants who improved one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose) |
| 2027.4) | 81 |
Number of participants who attended age related health and wellness programs not identified as a “major program.”Major age-related programs include: Keys to Embracing Again, 10 Warning Signs, and AARP Prepare to Care |
| 2027.5) | 81 |
Number of individuals who attended a fall prevention program |
Success Stories
Mind/Body Yoga-based Exercise with Elementary 21st Century Afterschool program
Author: Lynn Blankenship
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
According to the CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Kentucky is ranked in the top seven most physically inactive States in the nation. In the most recent survey of Extension, 15.9% of open – ended question responses indicated “Need for youth development programs including recreation and physical activities, mental health support, prevention of bullying, youth violence and programs targeting youth life skills”. The Mind/Body Connection yoga-based exercise prog
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