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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Success StoryPhysical Activity and Quality Family Time



Physical Activity and Quality Family Time

Author: Christy Stearns

Planning Unit: Clinton County CES

Major Program: Get Moving Kentucky (Physical Activity Based Programs)

Plan of Work: Healthy from the Ground Up

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Physical inactivity is a contributing factor to the 40.1% adult obesity rate in Clinton County (Center for Disease Control and Prevention). Simple physical activity for families that doesn’t feel like strenuous exercise can be the starting place for the development of healthier lifestyle choices. The Clinton County Extension Office organized a Pumpkin Walk event to create an awareness of physical activity opportunities available in the community and to encourage families to get outside and get moving. The event encouraged families to participate in physical and family enrichment activities at four adjacent community agencies while walking from one agency to another. Families were able to bounce on inflatables and access the new playground and swimming pool at the Wellness Center as they completed their loop. Families participated in simple fun activities together as they visited community resource booths. 518 individuals including participated in the inaugural event. Parents appreciated the idea of walking and talking together and learning ways to incorporate physical activity at home. A parent commented “We need to do stuff like this-getting out and walking and doing stuff together as a family. It’s good for us and the kids. I haven’t been to anything like this before and hope you all plan more”. Greater awareness of resources and infrastructure available in the community will encourage families to make movement a regular part of their routines and in time reduce the negative health statistic of obesity and limited physical activity.  







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