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Exercise and Nutrition Health Education Curriculum for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Table of Contents

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Table of Contents - Health Promotion Curriculum
Preface
Using the Exercise and Nutrition Health Education Curriculum

• Starting your Exercise and Nutrition Health Education Program
• Tips for Starting an Exercise Activity Program
• Teaching Strategies
• Evaluation of Participation Performance
• Instruments 

Table of Contents - Health Education Modules

CURRICULUM MODULES

PHASE 1 - PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND NUTRITION - CHOOSING TO BE HEALTHY

• Introduction-What is Health
• What is Physical Activity?
• Field Trip: Things to Do Before I Exercise
• Exercise is Good
• What Do Different Exercises Do for My Body?
• Field Trip: Good Nutrition
• How Much Energy Does it Take?
• Healthy Choices/Self-Advocacy

PHASE 2 - CHANGING MY LIFESTYLE - WHAT ARE THE THINGS I DO

• Field Trip: What Do I Think of Me?
• What is My Heart Rate?
• What is My Blood Pressure?
• Field Trip: What Exercises Do I Like in My Community?
• What are Good and Bad Influences?
• Am I Drinking Enough Water?
• Field Trip: What Foods Do I Like to Eat?
• How About My Medications and Exercise?

PHASE 3 - MAKING LIFESTYLE CHANGES - SETTING GOALS

• Things to Remember for Exercising
• Field Trip: Community Fitness Center Visit: Using Exercise Machines Safely
• How to Breathe When I Exercise
• Why Do We Clean Equipment?
• Field Trip: Nutrients We Need
• Exercise Plans - Becoming More Active
• Nutrition Plans - Making a Menu

PHASE 4 - LIFESTYLE CHANGES - DOING MY PROGRAM

• Field Trip: Wants and Needs - Doing Different Types of Exercises in My Community
• What is Good Pain and Bad Pain?
• How Does Sleep Affect Physical Activity?
• Field Trip: Negotiation and Compromise
• Can I Exercise If I Feel Sick?
• Am I Meeting My Goals?
• Field Trip: Rewarding Myself

PHASE 5 - NEW LIFESTYLE - KEEPING MY PROGRAM GOING

• Restructuring My Environment
• Getting Back on Track
• Field Trip: Creating an Exercise Video
• Reviewing Our Goals to Stay Connected
• Putting it All Together
• Field Trip: Finishing Touches on Our Video
• Graduation and Party

Appendix A: Lifelong Learning Series
Appendix B: Index of Handouts, Worksheets, Games, and Newsletters
Appendix C: Assessment Tools
Appendix D: References
Appendix E: Resources