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“Becoming a Health Messenger” Training
The aim of Health Messenger training includes providing athletes with a technical skill set that enhances their ability to be leaders and advocates for themselves and others in all aspects of health (e.g., health, fitness, with healthcare providers). The training empowers athletes to advocate for the health needs of people with intellectual disabilities and promotes athletes' knowledge of health and change in health behaviors.

Athletes trained and reported as new Health Messengers on or after October 1, 2022, must complete training that meets the New Health Messenger Minimum Training Standards. To distinguish this training from other trainings that Programs may be providing to Health Messengers, this is called the “Becoming a Health Messenger” training.

“Becoming a Health Messenger” In-Person Training Guide (DOCX)

This resource provides a step-by-step guide to conduct an in-person Health Messenger training—from planning to implementing the training and to supporting Health Messengers post-training.

"Becoming a Health Messenger” Virtual Training Guide (DOCX)

This resource provides a step-by-step guide to conduct a virtual Health Messenger training—from planning to implementing the training and to supporting Health Messengers post-training.