Eat Smart Move More SC
Charleston
The SilverSneakers Fitness Program is a comprehensive older adult fitness program that addresses the needs of the Medicare (65+) population. SilverSneakers members receive a free basic membership to participating fitness centers and YMCA’s along with the opportunity to participate in SilverSneakers group exercise classes.
SilverSneakers offers an innovative blend of physical activity, healthy lifestyle and socially oriented programming that allows older adults to take greater control of their health. SilverSneakers members receive:
- A free fitness center membership at a nearby participating location with access to conditioning classes, exercise equipment, pool, sauna and other available amenities
- Access to any participating fitness center throughout the U.S. while traveling
- Customized SilverSneakers classes designed exclusively for older adults who want to improve their strength, flexibility, balance and endurance
- Health education seminars and other events that promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle
- A specially trained Senior Advisor at the fitness center to introduce you to SilverSneakers and acquaint you with their site
The award-winning* SilverSneakers Fitness Program is a proven, results-oriented program that enables older adults, often burdened with chronic conditions, to take charge of their health and maintain an active, independent lifestyle.
*The SilverSneakers Fitness Program is a winner of the 2004 HAN Award from the Healthcare and Aging Network of the American Society on Aging.
The City of Charleston Department of Recreation provides events, programs, and activities for all ages to encourage healthy and positive recreation experiences for our residents.
We offer a variety of sports for all children, adults, and seniors including:
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Softball
- Soccer
- Football
- Baseball
- Lacrosse
- Double Dutch
- Gymnastics
- Cheerleading
- Basketball
The City of Charleston Department of Recreation has over 65 public tennis courts, 4 swimming pools (2 are seasonal), an 18 hole championship golf course, along with many outdoor basketball courts and athletic fields.
They also offer after school and summer day camp programs designed to offer area children and opportunity for a safe, fun experience when school is not in session.
Their mission is to make all of their programs the highest quality at an affordable price to encourage participation from everyone.
Alliance for a Healthier Generation Healthy Schools Program
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation is a partnership between the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation. Its goal is to reduce the nationwide prevalence of childhood obesity by 2015 by fostering and environment that helps all kids pursue healthy and active lives.
The Alliance launched its Healthy Schools Program in February 2006 with funding for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. It provides support to thousands of schools in all 50 states as they work to create healthy school environments that promote physical activity and healthy eating for students and staff.
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Diabetes 101
The SC DHEC Diabetes 101 presentation as designed to create a uniformed diabetes awareness education tool to be used in the community. It is a 1.5 to 2 hour community presentation, designed to target the general adult population, which includes:
- People with Type 2 diabetes
- People at risk for diabetes
- Caretakers of people with diabetes
- People who want to gain information on diabetes
Information included in the presentation is based on the American Diabetes Association (ADA) clinical recommendations and the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) 7 Self- Care Professional Resource. Participants with Type 2 diabetes are encouraged to attend Diabetes Self Management Education (DSME) programs for information and assistance with self-management skills.
For more information contact:
Barbara Wright Downs
SC DHEC/DPCP
1800 St. Julian Place
Columbia SC 29204
803-545-4475
Junior Doctors of Health© Program
Background and Mission Statement
Begun in 2004 between MUSC and Wilmot J. Frazer Elementary School as a Collaborative initiative, Junior Doctors of Health (JDOH) addresses the needs of under-served populations by providing resources and leadership to promote health and disease prevention, fostering research links between the academic institutions. In Spring 2008, the program expanded to Julian Mitchell Elementary and, in Fall 2008, to Meeting Street Academy. Also in Fall 2008, JDOH was extended outside Charleston and across South Carolina.
Through interprofessional interaction, MUSC students representing a variety of health care professions from all six colleges, teach elementary-age students about the importance of healthy eating and exercise, stressing a healthy lifestyle.
The goal of the program is to maintain relationships with elementary students through the 12th grade, encouraging them to focus on academics, make healthy decisions, and pursue careers in health care. Elementary JDOH graduates will be recruited in high school to teach the program to elementary students, giving the graduates further confidence, leaderships skills, and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of themselves and others.
GET OUT GET ACTIVE
GET OUT GET ACTIVE, is a program of the National Alliance For Youth Sports. The program was created to help combat the youth obesity epidemic that plagues our nation. In 2006 the Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission partnered with the National Alliance For Youth Sports and Charleston County Schools to launch GOGA. The goal of GOGA is to promote a healthy lifestyle through recreation, nutrition, and physical activities among youth in Charleston County.This way youth and families will be encouraged to take advantage of – and become involved in – the wide range of programs and facilities available through parks and recreation departments.
This program consist of two parts. Part one includes a DVD featuring a variety of fun and fitness activities occurring in Charleston County Parks and around the county. This video can be broadcast through each participating school’s via media specialist or physical education teacher throughout the school year.The video is presented in a style designed to educate, excite, inspire, and motivate children to get involved.
Part two includes the Fun and Fitness Challenge implemented by physical educators for students K-8th grade. The goal is for students to achieve a minimal level of physical activity each week from a list of fun and fitness activities on a chart. In the spring, each student will return their activity chart checked and verified by a parent, guardian, teacher, coach, or other adult in their life. The schools with the greatest percentage of return will qualify for the Get Out Get Active school recognition program. The program starts in the fall and ends in the spring. All schools interested must sign up to participate.
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