Over the previous 8 weeks, Particular Olympics Vermont athletes and their guardians or caregivers gathered in particular person and just about for the Household Well being Schooling Pilot Program run in collaboration by the College of Houston and Particular Olympics.
Specializing in vitamin and bodily exercise, this system was designed to foster modifications amongst Particular Olympics households. Vermont was the second collaborating program, following Particular Olympics Colorado.
The periods included classes and open discussions on matters reminiscent of:
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Parts and moderation
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Inexperienced meals, yellow meals, and crimson meals
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Ideas and methods for creating wholesome habits
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Physique-mind connection (listening to the physique)
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Sustaining energy in numbers (making a assist system or “helpers”)
And way more!
This program has created profound and lasting transformations within the lives of athletes. By specializing in energetic engagement with the matters at hand, this initiative fostered a deeper understanding and appreciation for well being and wellness inside the athlete group and their households.
Via significant discussions and sensible actions, individuals not solely retained essential information, however developed a long-lasting basis of sensible abilities and habits.
The ultimate periods in Chittenden County on Sunday, Could fifth and Addison County on Monday, Could 6, culminated in a snack problem which was a joyful illustration of the affect this program has had on athletes, households, and program facilitators. Athletes enthusiastically shared their newfound information whereas having fun with wholesome snacks. They cheered on one another’s successes and had been excited to assist one another in making wholesome selections!
We related with a few of the individuals to ask them what they discovered and what they’re trying ahead to persevering with upon the conclusion of this system! Have a look!
“I discovered about portion sizes and the way I can use my hand to measure my parts. I’m going to work on having much less display time whereas I’m consuming dinner.”
–Barbie, Addison county athlete
Barbie instructed us how she can be engaged on using social media to share wholesome recipes with pal and fellow athlete, Sam, as a means to assist her achieve success too!
“I discovered a brand new routine for getting higher sleep!” – Mary, Addison county athlete
“I discovered about how I can use my air-fryer to make the issues I would like, with out all of the oil”
– Sean, Well being Messenger and Addison county athlete
We’re excited to see how these athletes proceed their well being training and preserve their newfound practices!
We’re so grateful for the chance to associate with the unimaginable crew at College of Houston. Collectively we’re working to enhance the general high quality of life for people with mental disabilities by means of training and empowerment!
