Health Promotion (Prevention and Nutrition)
Health Promotion, a discipline of Special Olympics Healthy Athletes, focuses on healthy living, healthy lifestyle choices, and nation-specific health issues. In addition to health education activities, Health Promotion offers screenings for bone density, blood pressure, and body mass index (BMI). Its goals include encouraging and enhancing healthy behaviors and improving self-efficacy and self-advocacy.
For more information, please contact us at healthpromotion@specialolympics.org
For more information, please contact us at healthpromotion@specialolympics.org
CLINICAL DIRECTORS
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Clinical Director Role (webpage)
Special Olympics Clinical Directors are volunteer professionals who are responsible for working with their local Special Olympics Program and other volunteer health professionals in coordinating the local Healthy Athletes Program. - Clinical Director Application Questionnaire (DOCX)
- Clinical Director Manual (PDF)
- Questions to Ask Your Local Special Olympics Program after HP CD Training (PDF)
- HP Clinical Director Training (video)
VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT
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Volunteer with Healthy Athletes
Join the more than 90,000 health care providers and students worldwide who have volunteered with the Healthy Athletes program. - Recruitment Templates (DOCX)
- Volunteer Interest Form (COMING SOON)
- Volunteer Certificate (DOCX)
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HP Promotional (video)
Check out this brief video providing an overview of Health Promotion—a great resource to recruit volunteers and sponsors. -
HP Training (video)
Check out this brief video providing key tips on how to engage with athletes during a Healthy Athlete event—a great resource to share with all volunteers.
EVENT RESOURCES AND EQUIPMENT
- HAS
- Legal Forms
- Equipment and Supply List
- Event Planning Materials
- Athlete and Caregiver Resources
- Virtual Health Promotion
HAS
Legal Forms
Equipment and Supply List
Event Planning Materials
Athlete and Caregiver Resources
Virtual Health Promotion
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HAS Form (webpage)
The Healthy Athletes System (HAS) enables the electronic capture of screening data across the Healthy Athletes disciplines.
- Equipment and Supplies (PDF)
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Healthy Athlete Master Equipment List (PDF)
A list of supplies that can be requested from Special Olympics for your Healthy Athletes event . - GE Achilles Request Form (SmartSheets)
- User Guide (PDF)
- Henry Schein: SO Jamaica, Germany and Canada ONLY International (Coming Soon)
- Henry Schein: All US Programs (Coming Soon)
- Sample Venue Layout (PDF)
- Bone Mineral Density FAQ (PDF)
- BMI FAQ (PDF)
- Blood Pressure FAQ (PDF)
- BMI Chart:
- Measurement Technique Poster (PDF)
- Blood Pressure Screening Guide (PDF)
- BMI Screening Reference Guide (PDF)
- Bone Density Screening Reference Guide (PDF)
- Health Habits Interview Photo Guide
Choose to Change Cards
Download easy-to-print, four-to-a-page Choose to Change Cards with topics including Fruits and Vegetables, Hand Washing, Healthy Blood Pressure, Hydration, Smoking Cessation, Strong Bones, and Sun Safety. Each set of cards is available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.
- English
- Arabic
- Chinese
- French
- German
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Spanish
Educational Materials
- Education Station Posters (Horizontal)
- HP Education Posters for Social Media (PPTX)
- Tippy Tap Instructions (PDF)
- Posters
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Health Promotion
Start with a short quiz to see what you already know about living a healthy lifestyle and then scroll down to learn more.
HEALTH PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES
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Health Professional Training
Special Olympics has developed training for healthcare providers on working with people with intellectual disabilities. These free e-learning courses are available online. This interactive learning experience arms healthcare providers with the knowledge and understanding of how to be more inclusive as it relates to health programming and services. -
How to Speak with People with Disabilities (video)
Whether you are in a health care or other professional environment or just having a personal conversation, consider these basic rules for communicating with a person with an intellectual disability. Download - Working with Special Olympics Athletes (PDF)