Health Promotion (Preventative Medicine)
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 further information or general inquiries related to this discipline, please contact us at healthpromotion@specialolympics.org. SO Program staff and established Clinical Directors are encouraged to submit their questions through our online form available here.
For further information or general inquiries related to this discipline, please contact us at healthpromotion@specialolympics.org. SO Program staff and established Clinical Directors are encouraged to submit their questions through our online form available here.
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)
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 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.
EVENT RESOURCES AND EQUIPMENT
- HAS
- Legal Forms
- Equipment and Supply
- Event Planning Materials
- Athlete & Caregiver Resources
- Education Station Posters
- Virtual Health
HAS
Legal Forms
Equipment and Supply
Event Planning Materials
Athlete & Caregiver Resources
Education Station Posters
Virtual Health
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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 - Bone Density Machine Request Form (SmartSheets)
- Bone Density User Guide (PDF)
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Henry Schein
SO Jamaica, Germany and Canada ONLY International -
Henry Schein
All US Programs
- Sample Venue Layout (PDF)
- BMI FAQ (PDF)
- BMI Chart:
- BMI Screening Reference Guide (PDF)
- Measurement Technique Poster (PDF)
- Blood Pressure Screening Reference Guide (PDF)
- Blood Pressure FAQ (PDF)
- Bone Mineral Density FAQ (PDF)
- Bone Density Screening Reference Guide (PDF)
- Health Habits Interview-Optional
Choose to Change Cards
Each set of cards is available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Hand Washing
- Healthy Blood Pressure
- Hydration
- Smoking Cessation
- Strong Bones
- Sun Safety
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.
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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 - How to work with SO athletes (PDF)