Physical Activity (PA)

Edible ABC's teaches students about the
alphabet while tasting healthy foods. The 5 lessons cover learning new healthy foods and letters of the alphabet, how each food helps the body, taste tasting, and physical activity with corresponding reinforcement activities. Curriculum materials help assist with lesson delivery and connect to families at home.
Curriculum is intended to be delivered as part of a multilevel approach.

A Virtual Learning Resource Guide is also available

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The Young at Heart exercise class provides strength training for older adults and includes exercises for 8 major muscle groups. The “Eat Better, Move Better” mini class structure includes 4 sessions of the “Young At Heart” exercises and a nutrition handout. The program is delivered 2 times per week for 30 minutes each class.

Virtual components have been added. 

Source:
Healthy Aging Association

Link:
http://www.healthyagingassociation.org/

Includes 24 Tai Chi forms that emphasize weight shifting, postural alignment, and coordinated movements. Synchronized breathing that is aligned with Tai Chi movements is also integrated into the routine. Each session includes new movements and review of movements from previous sessions. Each session incorporates musical accompaniment.
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Information column. Certification cost: $25-75 depending on Level. Annual license fee: $200

Includes 12 Tai Chi real time lessons with revisions to warm up exercises and new movement sequences. Synchronized breathing aligned with Tai Chi movements is also integrated into the movement routine. Music is composed exclusively for this DVD.

Virtual components have been added. See Source/Virtual Contact
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Source:
Dr. Paul Lam, Tai Chi for Health Institute

Link:
https://taichiforhealthinstitute.org/

9 topics picked by seniors: Great Grain Discoveries, All Star Senior Snacks, Heart Healthy Meals, Cooking & Seasoning with Herbs, Savory Soups, Double Strength Calcium Recipes, Fitness Fun, Dietary Fat-Fact or Fiction?, Weight Control- Energy Density. Most lessons include recipes for taste testing and educational games.

Lesson 7. Evaluating Dietary Supplements does not fall within the SNAP-Ed scope and may not be delivered by SNAP-Ed personnel.

Virtual and in-person options are available.

Source:
Mischelle Forgy

STEP is a 9-session evidence-based exercise program focusing on walking and strength training for seniors. This guide provides information, tools, curricular material, and other resources to implement STEP program in continuing care retirement communities (CCRC).

Source:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Link:
http://www.ahrq.gov/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/stepmanual/index.html

Participants learn to view falls and fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals to increase activity, change environment to reduce fall risk factors, and exercise to increase strength and balance. Includes eight 2-hour sessions of 8-12 participants. Structured group intervention activities, group discussion, problem solving, skill building, assertiveness training, videos, sharing practical solutions and exercise training.

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Multi-component, evidence-based physical activity program for older adults. 8-week program targets older adults with osteoarthritis and has demonstrated significant functional and physical activity improvements in this population.  Fit and Strong has 24 sessions for 90 minutes. 60 minutes PA, 30 nutrition education. It can be administered 3 times a week for 8 weeks or twice a week for 12 weeks. Registration & training is required to access and deliver curriculum.

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Ongoing, low-cost, evidence-based group 60 minute exercise program, that helps older adults at all levels of fitness become more active, energized, and empowered to sustain independent lives.

Virtual components have been added. See Source/Virtual Contact
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$3000 inital license fee with $50 annual license renewal.

Source:
Enhance® Fitness

Link:
https://projectenhance.org/enhancefitness/

A comprehensive educational resource guide designed to help teach low-income seniors to select and enjoy nutrient-rich foods. The tool kit contains a leader’s guide and 4 sessions to promote fruit and vegetable consumption and physical activity. Each session is about 30 minutes, plus optional 10-minute physical activity before and after. Free download from website.

Curriculum lessons have been adapted into PowerPoint slides to assist in virtual lesson delivery.

Source:
USDA

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