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Health Messenger Basics

WEBThe aims of Health Messenger training include: Providing athletes with a technical skill set that enhances their ability to be a leader and advocate for themselves and others in all …

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Health Messengers in Action

WEBHealth Messengers in Action. This page provides examples of Health Messenger activities that may inspire other Special Olympics Programs about what Health Messengers can …

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“Becoming a Health Messenger” Training

WEBThe aim of Health Messenger training includes providing athletes with a technical skill set that enhances their ability to be leaders and advocates for themselves …

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Health Promotion (prevention and nutrition)

WEBHealth Promotion (prevention and nutrition) Health Promotion, a discipline of Special Olympics Healthy Athletes, focuses on healthy living, healthy lifestyle choices, and …

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Health Research and Evaluation

WEBAfter participating in Special Olympics Fitness programs, athletes improved their health outcomes: 35% of athletes ate at least one more serving of fruits and veggies per day …

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Healthy Hearing (audiology)

WEBThe Healthy Hearing discipline of Healthy Athletes provides comprehensive hearing screenings and follow-up recommendations. The main goals of this program are to …

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FUNfitness (physical therapy)

WEBFUNfitness is a physical therapy event that addresses the ongoing health needs of Special Olympics athletes. FUNfitness provides athletes the opportunity to be examined for …

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Healthy Athletes System

WEBThe Healthy Athletes System (HAS) enables the electronic capture of screening data across the Healthy Athletes disciplines. *Please refer to the resources below ONLY if your …

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MedFest (history and physical exam)

WEBMedFest was created to offer the physical exam that all athletes need prior to participating in Special Olympics sports programming. It is sometimes the first exposure these …

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Virtual Health Promotion

WEBVirtual Training for Health Managers/CD’s. Overview of Virtual Health Promotion Program Toolkit and Resources including narrated slide presentation, script and video version in …

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Strong Minds (Emotional Health)

WEBStrong Minds is an interactive learning activity focused on developing adaptive coping skills. Competition provides a natural opportunity to develop active strategies for maintaining …

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Healthy Communities

WEBResearch, Evaluation, & Annual Special Olympics Health Reports. Please use the approved Special Olympics resources below to guide your year-round health work. At …

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Athlete Registration Forms

WEBThe registration and release forms include: Registration Form: This form asks for contact and other information. Release Form: This form goes over risks, use of likenesses, …

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Special Olympics Fitness Evaluation: Fitness and Health Assessments

WEBDescription: A series of in-person assessments used to determine improvements in health and fitness.The assessments are compiled in a manual with instructions for …

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National Youth Sports Strategy

WEBSpecial Olympics is proud to be recognized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for our support of youth sports and commitment to the NYSS vision: to …

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