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| 2021 - Get Moving Kentucky (Physical Activity Based Programs) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2021.1) | 185 |
Number of those who reported knowledge gained about the benefits of spending time in physical activity |
| 2021.2) | 175 |
Number of people who demonstrated spending time in physical activity |
| 2021.3) | 175 |
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) | 185 |
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) | 55 |
Number of individuals reporting adoption of physical activity practices |
Author: Glenna Wooten
Major Program: Get Moving Kentucky (Physical Activity Based Programs)
The Family and Consumer Sciences agent with the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service in Perry County organized a 12 week Couch Potato Challenge due to requests from several clientele requesting a challenge that would give them incentive to increase physical activity by having to log daily steps and have scheduled check-ins to see how they compared to other participants. Participants only met face to face three times: start-up, midway, and wrap-up. There was a registration f
