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Home My WebLink AboutItem #25 - Discussion Itemr ~ 1 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA. INl'ER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM,;~ ~ ; ~.~ ++ti + • - : • • • ,•;• ~,_ ` ~ _~ to ~ Cesar H. Odio °ATE ~ October 4, 1989 FILE City Manager suaiECT : Agenda Item For City Commission Meeting on October 26, 1989 ., FROM : M. Athalie Ranged REFERENCES Commissioner .~' ~ ' ENCLOSURES C Please schedule a Personal Appearance by Mr. Jeffery J. Lawrence of Fitness Communities of America, Inc. on the October 26, 1989 City Commission Agenda. Mr. Lawrence will be making a presentation regarding a proposal for aerobics exercise class instruction programs for city employees. Attached please find a copy of the proposal submitted relative to this subject. cc: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission Aurelio Perez-Lugones, Legislative Administrator ,- n 1~ 4.~ ~ s f l~ ~'•7 ~; •; a ~ F 1 t n e 3 S Communities o~ . America Proposal For Aerobics 8xercise Class Instruction Programs For - ICI +~ ~-,''~ . omrnur~~~ti~ merrc,~ F C A INC. ~- ~ r A WORD FROM JEFFERY J. LAWRENCE Fitness Communities of America (FCA), Inc. is a company dedicated to creating an affordable mechanism by which the incidence of premature aging, obesity, poor health, poor mental attitude, lack of self worth and self respect and DEATIi, to name a few, stimulated by inactivity and poor physical conditioning can be reduced. I am thirty one years of age and a former Captain in the United States Marina Corps. I have over ten years., experience in the conditioning of both the mind and body. I believe that physical fitness is the link to success in all areas of life. When an individual looks and. feels good about him/herself, he/she exudes "CONFIDENCE"' in all endeavors. After extensive research in many low to middle income communities, I have concluded that "QUALITY" community fitness programs are lacking and the physical and mental well-being of Americans today is suffering. There are a number of reasons for our plight in this area. Let~me highlight a few:' --AFFORDABILITY --LOCATION --AVAILABILITY --COMMUNITY AWARENESS Too often it is too expensive for the average American to become a member at a SPA or HEALTH CLUB. And in cases where the financial sacrifice is made it is often too far to travel to get to a SPA or HEALTH CLUB facility. Many Americans get unknowingly into financial trouble with the expensive membership fee(s) and hidden costs associated with membership. Or it may be just too much to travel 10-15 miles to exercise three or four times weekly. This is why FCA existsll! We offer an alternative for the average American with a QUALITY, INEXPENSIVE, CONVENIENT, COMMUNITY FITNESS PROGRAM tailored to suit the needs of the people, not vice versa. This concept is unique in many ways, but affordability and community locale makes this program a must. It is my wish that the information presented in this proposal reflect the beliefs of you and I collectively as Americans interested in a better "QUALITY OF LIFE". I am happy to explore the possibility of the FCA program in your county parks and recreation facilities. REMEMBER FITNESS IS SUCCESS FOR LIFE11l1 2 3 TABLE OF' CONTENTS Section Page f 1. Aerobic Fitness Program Overview ...................... 4 2. FCA Experience ........................................ 8 3. Medical and Legal Aspects ............................. 13 4. Warm-up and Cool-down Requirements .................... 20 5. Entry Level Survey .................................... 24 6. Sample Newsletter ..................................... 27 7. Follow-up Survey ...................................... 29 8. References ............................................ 3'l 3 `~ ,,,. • SECTION ONE Program Overview S A~--4~:~ ..~. _3 t i ~~ S 'i ~ $ITNEBB COMMUNITIES OF A2~IERICA ~' (FCA. INC. 3 ~t mm~nities merica - In today's fast paced, high stress society, many Americans have found themselves lacking the energy for day to day living. After a full night's sleep they wake feeling no more rested than the night before. They lack the energy and mental alertness necessary to complete the simplest of tasks. What is needed is a regular physical exercise program. One that is tailored to the needs of the individual, that is not overpriced and that is convenient. The answer to these needs is Fitness Communities of American (FCA), Inc. --What is FCA? Fitness Communities of America (FCA), Inc. is a new fitness concept where exercise programs are designed to meet the needs of the patron(s), not vice versa. To often health clubs are set up to satisfy every need except the individual needs of the patron. The FCA concept of fitness is to tailor all instructions to the needs of the patron(s). --How is this accomplished? FCA staff initially will conduct a survey to determine the best aerobic fitness instructional program .to accommodate and continually motivate the patrons. This proyram will be reevaluated every 6 to 8 weeks to ensure that all instruction meets the needs of the patron(s). --Who is FCA for? FCA is for anyone who wants to improve his/her physical appearance, jnb performance, endurance, mental and overall physical fitness. 5 $ ~ - . ~ '- i- - t - i - i i , t i _ t _~ i ~ --Now much does this cost? The cost of this program is minimal. We propose total program funding by your business, ayency or municipal yovern-nent. ~_ •~ The coat of this program is $75.00 per hour of instruction for unlimited participation by agency patrons. This projection is _ based•on providing fitness services at one or more designated sites over a one year period. We propose providing a tour year package with additional option years. Additional option years are available upon request, but may be subject to cost increases. For example: FCA's 12 hour per month package (3 hours per week cost only $900.00/month or less than $11,000.00 for the whole year. This is an opportunity that your agency cannot afford to pass uplll The reward will be a more productive, mentally and • physically fit and motivated environment. in which we work and live. --When will classes be taught? Proposed classes will be offered/available at any designated site 3-6 days/week. The actual days/hours of aerobic instruction will vary depending on the need assessed at your agency site. The prospective site director and survey data provided by the patrons will play a major part in this process. --Where will these classes be taught? Aerobic instruction will be provided at the site or sites designated by your ayency. --What kinds of classes are offered? --SUPER CLASS AEROBICS --HIGH IMPACT AEROBICS --LOW IMPACT AEROBICS --STRENGTH TRAINING CLASSES 6 ~ ~" ABOUT OUR INSTRUCTORS: All FCA instructors will be trained by VICKIE LAWRENCE, Lead Instructor. Vickie is AFAA certified, specialising the iollowinq areas: --SUPER CLASS AEROBICS --HIGH IMPACT AEROBICS --LOW IMPACT AEROBICS --S'PRENGTH TRAINING CLASSES 7 ~* SECTION TWO FCA Staff Experience ~9--~~~ , JEFFERY JEROME LAFPRENCE 9879 Nob Hill Court Sunrise, Floride 33351 (305) 748-4540f (305) 748-3120 gc~Q,~,~,~: Program Director EDUCATION: North Carolina Central University November 1979 B.S. chemistry with a Minor in Biology United States Marine Corps Completed Officers Candidate School, The Basic School, Field Artillery Course, Nuclear Weapons Safety Course, Communications Course, Security Material System Custodian Course, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Management Course, General Administration and Management Course, and the Amphibious warfare Extension Course. EXPERIENCE: Fitness CommuniCies of America cr-cAL, iQc. November 1979 $unr~ge. FL 33351 to Present Job Title: President --Responsible for the overall operation of FCA, Inc. Anti-Tapk (TOW1 Comgany, 8~h Tank BattalioR~4th ~(.~~ne Division (Rein1 SMF t~$MCR Miami F~ 33177 Job Title: Captain (USMCR) --operations Officer, responsible for coordination and management of all training, operational and educational programs for the reserve unit. Sy~Y,~ma Management Associates, Inc. (SMAI Miami. F'L 33169 Job Title: Management•Consultant --Established Management Standard operating Procedures (SOP) for SMA, Miami Office. Responsi- ,,. ble for periodically monitoring and reporting vn program effectiveness. --Established management SOP for SMA, affiliate •clothing textile manufacturing operation in Port • Morant, Jamaica. Responsible for establishing bookkeeping procedures, reporting procedures to the Miami corporate office, logistics planning, ~ security procedures, equipment and vehicle main- `-..; tenance and development of a local marketing plan. ,~ ~ 9 ~~ f?~~-~`~~ •- ~t j 1 l-- _.. _____ _ - __. Managed a personnel i --Acted as and Jamaic nd trained all office management n management procedures. management consultant between SMA Miami a offices. ~.nited States Mar~~g Cords Job~Title: Lieutenant Artillery Cannon Battery Officer, 1st Battalion loth Marines, 2nd Marine Division, camp LeJeune, NC --Held various positions within the Field Artillery Cannon Battery operations to include: Fire Direction Officer, Executive Officer, Communications officer, Logistics officer, Classified Materials Security" Officer, Motor Transportation and Safety Officer. Second Marine Division Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Officer (EEO/AA) --Established program policy, ensuring program - continuity; managed, monitored and reported program effectiveness for 20,000 Marines and their families --Established and edited 2nd Marine Division EEOjAA policy ensuring consistency with policy established by the Commandant Of The Marine Corps (CMC). Collected program data and reported directly to CMC. Assistant operations Officer, 4th Battalion, 10th Marines. `~ --Managed and supervised the Training Program, '~ Education Program, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program, `~ Nuclear Weapons Safety Program, Classified ~ Materials security Program, and the Battalion ~~ Safety Program. ;1 '~ jjl~ited States _Marin~ Corgi ~~ Job Title: Captain .~ Administration Officer Camp~Fuji, Japan --Managed and supervised all administrative operations at Camp Fuji. "' --Represented the U.S. Government on numerous ~ -occasions attending meetings and social functions given by Japanese officials and dignitaries. Drug and Alcohol Training and Budget Officer, United States Marine Corps Headquarters, Washington, D.C. 20380-0001. --Coordinated all Drug and Alcohol Training and Education Programs for the Marine Corps (200,000 10 :, plus Marines). Administered and managed $3.5 million training budget for the Corps, personally accounting for all expenditures within the Drug ,and Alcohol budget. --Prepared and submitted all budgetary data, pertinent information and back-up data utilized when presenting/defending the Marine Corps Drug and Alcohol budget before Congress for approval. --Increased the Marine Corps Drug and Alcohol training and education budget expenditures 50~ while in this billet. "' HOpORBs Naval Achievement Medal, Overseas Deployment Ribbon. .:~ 11 .: `-~ ._ ~ j a2` VICRIE YORLEY LAWRENCE 9879 Nob Hill Roe-d Sunrise, Florida 3351 (305) 740-4540 BENT P08ITi0Nt Aerobics Coordinator Fitness Communities of America (FCA), Inc. E UCATION: B.S. Degree, North Carolina Central University 1980; Math & Physical Education minor; M.S. Degree work, North Carolina Central University, 1985- 1986, 12 hours completed; The Aerobics and Fitness Association of America Membership and Certification, (AFAR) February 1988; Attended Excellence in Exercise Workshop, Miami, FL August 1988. EXPERIENCEt 1984 - 1985: Coordinated and instructed aerobics classes at the Gotemba Community Center in Gotemba, Japan. Increased the ' number of community centers that aerobics instruction was provided at three fold. Class enrollment increased 300 during this period. Implemented a monthly fitness newsletter as well as overall community awareness of the family fitness concept. 1985 - 1986: Instructed aerobics classes part-time for the W.D. Hill Recreation Center ' in Durham, N.C. Responsible for developing class format and instructional techniques. 1987 - 1988: W.O. Hill Recreation Center, Durham, North Carolina. Worked as a contrac- tor with the Parks and Recreation Department. Worked to develop a more effective injury prevention program. Increased participation in the aerobics program 100. Coordinated new classes~at the site to include high-low impact aerobics and strength training. Increased the number of classes offered weekly three fold. ,, 8/88 - Present: Aerobics Coordinator, Fitness Communities of America (FCA~, Inc. '~ Responsible for developing formal class structure, professional conduct and the training and continuing education of FCA instructors. other duties include but are not limited to: Instructor evaluation, injury prevention, trouble shooting, nutri- tion and publishing exercise information newsletter. 12 .~ S ECTI01~ THREE Medical and legal Aspects ~~ Section Overview Specific Procedures to Assure Safety and ,Well-Being of Particigants in Aerobics Classes. Emergency Frocedurea and Instructor Liability. ~~ z ~~., --Administrative Responsibilities for oafs conduct of class It is the responsibility of the instructor to evaluate the exercise area prior to each class. Torn carpet, obstructions, wet spots, slippery floors and hazards should be alleviated, reported, and/or worked around. Ttie floor should be resilient, that is "'soft on the feetp. Wood, cork, or carpet over one of these surfaces, padded floor and "'aerobics floors"' are recommended. Windows or fans must be adequate for ventilation. Lighting must be adequate. There should be a designated rest/ recovery area. --Use o! fluidss Take in water after heavy routines as needed. Aerobics participants must know where fountains and rest roon-s are located. Participants should not eat, drink alcohol or soft drf~nks, or smoke closer than 1/2-1 hour prior to class. Juice, water or ®lactrolytic fluids are preferred. --8paaes The space allotment for the size of class must be such that tha step patterns can be executed without risk of collision between the participants. Prior to the start of the class, "space awareness"' training should be conducted. Each participant should raise the arms sideways to shoulder level and turn the body in a complete circle slowly and repeat this several times and in all directions of rotation. Next ask the participants to lift one leg forward, to the right, behind and to the left being careful to avoid the adjacent class members and to evaluate the probable risk of collision. A "'space vocabulary"' should be taught. Participants should be knowledgeable concerning anatomi- cal directions as well as dance directions. ~ "Teach Space Awareness For Safety" --Aeaognition of Danger Signes All participants should be able to recognize signs of overexertion, fatigue, heat stroke, etc. When nausea, headache, dizziness, heat sensations, sharp pains in the chest, or imbalance occur, the participant should know that ,~ these symptoms mean STOP. The person should walk to the designated resting place. Participants can also observe signs of distress in others. A glassy-eyed..or white pallor face are danger signs not be to ignored. The instructor should be notified. --Emergency proasduraes These should be posted in the facility and the members of the class should be appraised of these procedures. 1. Telephone numbers far emergency assistance will be clearly posted at all phones. 14 ~~ 2. The class members will know where the telephones are located and where first aid equipment is located. 3. The instructors will be trained in cardiopulmonary resus- citation (CPR) and basic first aid and inform ttie class members of this expertise. 4. special procedures for persons with problems, such as epilepsy or cardiac problems will be available upon need. 5. Water should be readily and easily available. --informed Consent and Hsdioal Exemptions FCA utilizes an informed consent to absolve themselves of liability by having all class participants sign a liability waiver to release the instructor, FCA, the facility and your agency from all liability associated with the conduct of an aerobic exercise program and any injuries that may result. Using the legal term assumption of risk, the participants voluntarily are responsible for any health risk associated with participating in the class(es). (A sample form to be used is on the following page.) . All participants will be informed of the risks associated with the program and given a form for their physician to complete. It will be strongly recommended that each person receive medical clearance before beginning the exercise class. The following forms will ba completed by each participant prior to the first class of instruction: A. Informed Consent Form e. Health Screening Forme (1) Individual ~; (2) Doctors Form C. FCA Waiver/medical Release Form A sample of~each form is contained on the following pages. "An aerobics instructor must show expertise in aerobics." FCA instructors will not force class members to participate; they will teach the person to self-evaluate fatigue state; and will be observant of general responses to the activities, therefore, no cause for negligence or incompetence can be ascribed. 15 IV } aI ~ State and local statutes concerning procedures for exercise classes will be studied by the aerobics instructors to ensure legal procedures are followed. 16 '~ i1 INFORHED CbNBENT FORM General Fitness Evaluation and Program Participation NAME ADDRESS PI{ONE AGE SEX I have volunteered to participate in a program of progressive physical exercise. I waive any possibility of personal damage wttiich may be blamed upon such a program in the future and accept the responsibility for requesting such exercise and assistance. The possibility of certain unusual changes during exercise does exist. They include: abnormal blood pressure, fainting, dis- orders of heart beat, and very rare instances of heart attack. Every effort will be made to minimize them by preliminary examination and by observations during situations which may arise. I hereby acknowledge and accept these risks. To my knowledge, I do not have any limiting physical condition or disability which would preclude an exercise program. Part c pant's S gnature Date 1- physician's examination should be obtained by all participants prior to involvement ir- the exercise program. If a participant refuses,to obtain a physician's permission, he/she must sign'tlie following statement: I, • for a phys c en's approval for exercise-fitness program. I nature of the program. have been informed of the need participation in a progressive fully understand the strenuous I accept complete responsibility =or my health and well-being in the voluntary exercise-fitness program and related testing and understand that no responsibility is assumed by the leaders of the program or sponsoring agency. S gnature Date has medical approval to part c pate' n a f tness program wh ch will include progressively increasing amounts of general conditioning exercises and jogging. I certify that the person whose name appears above is free from infectious disease, and there appears to be no reason why an exercise program should not be undertaken. M. D. Phys c en's S gnature Date Address Phys c en's Name 17 ~~ a \., \ I~tDIVIDUAL !{EALTK BCREENINO Name Date Sex Age What is the present state of your general health? Physician's Name Physician's Telephone Number Person to contact in case of an emergency? Name Phone number Are you presently taking any medication? Are you now or have you been pregnant with the past three months? Does your physician know you are participating in a dance- exercise program Do you have now or have you had within the past year: YES ti0 1. A history of heart problems? 2. high'blood pressure 3. Difficulty with physical exercise? 4. A chronic illness? 5. Advise from a physician not to exercise 6. Muscle, joint, or back disorder that could be aggravated by physical activity 7. Recent surgery (within the past three months)? S. history of lung problems? 9. DiabeteB? 10. Cigarette=smoking habit? 11. obesity (more than 20 pounds overweight)? 12. High blood cholesterol? 13. history of heart problems in immediate family? What regular physical activity do you presently do? 18 1~ A`_~ FC!- i~1AIVER/MEDICAL RELEASE FORM The FcA staff. strongly recommends a physical examination with your doctor before beginning any serious exercise program. Please read the following waiver carefully and sign on the bottom line. Buyer and Member warrant, represent and agree the FCA member is in good physical conditian and that he/she has no disability impairment or ailment preventing him/her from engaging in active or passive exercise or that which will be detrimental or inimical to his/her health, safety, comfort or physical conditian ff he/she dose so engage or participate. Member expressly agrees that FCA, its staff, consultants and owners shall not be liable for any damages arising from personal injuries sustained by the member, or his guest, in or about the premises of the exercise site. Member agrees that FCA nor shall 'not be liable far any loss or theft of personal property. Members assumes full responsibility of any injuries, damages, or losses which may occur to the Member or guest, in, on or about the premises o~ said FCA instruction and, does hereby fully and forever release -and discharge FCA and all agency associated areas of instruction, their owners, consultants, and staff irom~ any and all claims, demands, damages, rights of action, or causes of action, present or future, whether the same be known or unknown, anticipated or unanticipated, resulting from or arising out of the Member's or his guests class participation. I have read and completely understand the above waiver agreement. Date ,.. FCA member s gnature FCA author-zed staff member 19 ~~ ~ ~ SECTION FOUR Warm-up and Caol-dawn Class Design Injury Prevention ~I --WARM-UP AND COOL-DOWN The most important aspect of the exercise class is the warm-~~p and cool-down segments, which preclude and follow the actual aerobic exercise class. The warm-up segment by FCA standards will last from 8-12 minutes. This warm-up will include stretching and limbering exercises to prepare the musculotendinous system for the aerobic exercise that will follow. Also incorporated in the warm-up is static stretch- ing which is holding a steady stretch with the desired muscles at their greatest possible length). This type of movement is extremely beneficial to joints and muscles e-nd helps to prevent muscle soreness and most importantly, injuries. Warm-up activi- ties also include large muscle movement to sldwly raise the heart rate from its pre-exercise state. our warm-aip is designed to prepare the exerciser for the more strenuous workup to follow and reduce any incidence of exercise induced cardiac abnormalities such as arrhythmias. Following the warm-up segment of the exercise class, transitional movements are performed at gradually increasing intensity until in the aerobics segment. The aerobics segment of the exercise class lasts anywhere from 20-35 minutes depending on the level of fitness of the partici- pants. I~a~e 23 contains a sample of the class format used Uy 1~CA. glass 8eu enalnQ TYee_ Ong Type Two Warm-Up Warm-Up Calisthenics Aerobics Aerobics Warm-up Warm-up Peak Peak Cool-down* Cool-down* Cool-down I** Cool-Down I** calisthenics Cool-Dawn ZI** Cool-down II*** NOTEi *Reduce +intensity to lower heart rate to low end of target zone. **Rhythmic movements to lower heart rate to 12o beats per minute or less. ***Stretching and relaxation. 21 ~ Z After the aerobic segment and floor work, it is also important to cool down gradually. xt is extremely important that exercise not end abruptly but gradually to avoid the pooling of blood in lower extremities. If and when this occurs, the lightened blood supply to the brain usually results in light headedness or faintness. FCA~s coal-down is designed to prevent this from happening by providing a series of low intensity movements which gradually return the heart rate to its pre-exercise state. A gradual cool- down includes movements similar to the warm-up such as static stretches, and will prevent the build up of lactic acid in the muscles. There is also evidence that his gradual cool-down prevents cardiac arrhythmias which can follow strenuous exercise. When the heart rate nears resting levels, limbering stretches will be performed again to close the class and prevent delayed muscle soreness. .. For all practical purposes, classes will be designed to last for one hour. This can be increased or decreased according to need. Before, during, and after class, it is necessary to gauge the heart rate of class participants carefully. The Aerobic and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) strongly recommends that the safest intensity level of an exerciser falls within 60-80~ of the maximum heart rate. This is represented below by the following formula: Maximum L imit (Maximum heart rate - present age) X .80 o maximum limit Minimum Limit (Maximum heart rate - present age) X .60 - minimum limit FCA adheres to this guideline set by both AFAA and IDEA* to provide the best possible workout while at the same time main- taining a safe and effective level of intensity. Below is a chart showing target heart rates for the beginner and intermediate exerciser. Target heart rates will be posted and utilized in all aerobic classes. Beg nner intermed ate - Adv. Max mum Age 60-80~ 70-85~ Heart Rate 20 120 - 140 140 - 170 200 25 117'- 156 136 - 165 195 30 114 - 152 133 - 161 190 35 111 - 148 129 - 157 185 40 108 - 144 126 - 153 180 45 105 - 140 122 - 148 175 50 102 - 136 119 - 144 170 55 99 - 132 115 - 140 165 60 96 - 128 112 - 136 160 65 93 - 132 108 - 131 155 NOTE: *IDEA - International Dance Exercise Association 22 Z3 --sAM~LE WINCE-EX~C'IBE C'I1188 DE82(~i Warm-Up Isolation exercises Neck flexion, neck rotation (5-lo minutes) side-side, shoulder rctations, • txlu-k flexion with pelvic tilts, hip isolations, knee flexion and extension, ankle circles, root push-releases. FLtll body mc~ve~ments Plies, step-twcfies, step- touches with arm maNe~nents, sides-reacfies, small lunges, small lunges with ir-creasing range arm movements. Flexibility exercises Calf, hamstring, and law back strardir~g stretches. Aerobics Aerobic warm-up Step-touches, twch-backs, (20-30 minutes) heel-ttaud~es, knee lifts and light jogging with arms i.ncreasirg in range of motion. Peak aerobics Jogging with Pull arm move- ments, side leg-kicks, lunges with full arm movement, knee lifts with hops, 3-step kick with traveling. Aerobic cool-down Rhytlunical movements, such as walking or plies, to aid in • returning blood to the heart, • but as a low enougt- intensity to allow heart rate to gradually decrease toward a resting level. Cool-Down I I~rge, rhythmical Phythmical movements, such as (5-20 minutes) mrntements walking or plies, to aid in re- turning hlood to the heart. calisthenics Tnu~}c exercise Abdan.inal curl-upe. (15-20 minutes) Upper extreanity Rash-ups, posterior shoulder exercises exercise. Inwer extremtty • Hip flexor acid quadriveps exercises str+errgthening (front leg-lift) , hip abductor exercise (side leg-lift), hip abductor exer- cise (side leg-pull), hip extensor exercise (back leg- lift), tibialis anterior exer- cise, tibialis posterior exer- cise, and pervneal exercise. Cool-DoGm II Flexibility exercises Flexibility routine,include stretches for the hamstrings, hip abductors, shoulder extens- • ors and lower back. 23 ~`', SECTION FIVE ENTRY LEVEL SURVEY ~.~ FITNE88 COMMUNITIES OF l1MERICA ENTRY-LEVEL SURVEY flow that you have made a conscientious decision to begin your fitness program it is important to focus on a program best suited for your personal needs. This survey will allow the FCA staff to tailor a fitness plan to suit you. Please answer all survey questions honestly and completely. .. c 1. Are you presently under a physicians care? If yes, briefly state the nature of this care. 2. Do you have any physical ailments that would possibly hinder your exercise program? ' 3. Is there a family history of diabetes, heart disease, respiratory problems, obesity, insomnia, abnormal heartheart, etc.? If so, please state briefly the nature of this history. 4. Nave you ever experienced shortness of breath during normal daily activity? During exercising? Jogging? Swimming? If so, please state such. ~( 5. Are you currently on any type of diet? If so, please state. ~ 6. Nave you experienced any drastic change in eating habits t within the past 3-6 months? 7. Has there been n drastic change in your health in the past 3-6 months? if so, please state. e. What would you consider your physical conditioniny to be from the following categories: Outstanding Excellent Good Fair Poor (Circle the best description of your physical conditioning). 9. Flow long has it been since you have taken a medical examina- tion? Less than 3 months? 6 months? 1 year? Longer than 1 year? (Please circle). 25 Z~ lu. What would you cottaider your mental conditioning to be of the following categorise? outstanding Excellent Goad Fair Poor (Please circle). personal Fittn.ss 1. How many times a week are you currently exercising? 2. Itow many times a week would you like to have some type of aerobic fitness instruction? 3. Would this fitness program be more attractive to you if it could be offered in your community or within a reasonable distance of your home/work environment? 4. Would you like to see an affordable community fitness program like FCA is proposes in your community, church or business area? 5. If this were possible would you participate? 6. What aerobics fitness class/classes would you attend? Superclass high Impact Low Impact Strength Training (Please circle as many that apply). 7. Do you feel that aerobics exercise is for everyone (all ages) ? , 8. If yes, state what age group you would like to see a fitness program designed for? 5-9 10-13 14-19 20-45 45-up (Please circle the ones that you would be interested in). 9. What days; during the week or weekend would be more convenient for you? Mon.-Sat. What .times? (Please write in the suggested tithes) . l0. Do you think the cotttmunity fitness concept is a viable solution to affordable, accessible, attainable fitness for everyone in the community? 11. Do you have any suggestions that would make this fitness program more successful in meeting the needs of the community,, church or business organization that you repre~aent? 12. Please give your name/numbers your church name/number/ address; business name/number/address; or community name that you would like a FCA representative to contact concerning this program. 26 Z~ ~~~~~. SECTION SIX SAMPLE NEWSLETTER 2g DATE FITNEEIB COMMUNITIES OF AMERICA (FCA), INC. MONTHLY NEi4ALETTER (~AMPLEI, ... Praise yourselves for another month of regular exercise. Yau are beginning to reap the benefits of maintaining a regular exercise program. Attached to this newsletter is a short survey for you to fill out. This data will allow FCA staff to tailor the class/ classes offered to your specific needs. Starting next month we will have a guest instructor from the area. It is always good to add a little variety to maintain a high level of motivation. "'Physical fitness can not be stored, but it can be maintained by regular physical exercise programs." The American Medical Association recommends that the average American exercise aerobically at least 3 times weekly for at least 30 minutes per session. Besides giving you more energy for daily activities, a commitment to exercise carries over in virtually every aspect of your life. Ranging from a more positive self image to increased self motivation and discipline. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK111 CLASS SCHE DULE ondav Tuesday Y~ednesdav Thursday Fri¢av Sat • ST/TR ST/TR ST/TR ST/TR ST/TR ST/TR 6:30 - 7:15 ----------- ------------- ----- OPEN 11:00 - 11:45 LOW HIGH LOW HTGFi - OPEN ltIGH 7:15 - 8:15 ---------- ------------- ----- 11:45 - 12:45 NOTES ~ (This section would contain any pertinent data for the month' s activities). REMEMBER THIS I8 YOUR CLABB. MAKE BUt30E8TI02d8/COMMENT8ll 1! Thanks, FCA STAFF 28 f ~ +h SECTION SEVEN FOLLOW-UP SURVEY ~~ F~!~rl"x,~n ~„ -__ FITNE86 COMMUNITIES OF l1MERICA (FCA), INC. ,, . ' HONTHLY TiOLLOi1-UB SURVEY This survey is designed to assist FCA staff in re-evaluating the instruction currently being offered. The data collected will '~ assist in determining the following: 1. Satisfaction with the present instruction, or necessary changes, if warranted. 2. If instruction provided is meetinq• your standards/ needs. 3. If additional instruction and or other special services need be offered. Please fill out the survey completely and return to any FCA staff or instructor. You may use additional paper if necessary. Remember all suggestions will be noted and implemented when possible. 1. How many classes do you attend weekly? 2. Do you feel that enough variety is being offered in the instruction? If not, explain. 3. Are the instructors meeting your standards/needs or are adjustments warranted? 4. Would you like to see an advanced aerobics class offered in the next few months? 5. Would you like a longer warm up or cool down segment for aerobics? 6. Do you have friends who would like to join but do not have child care arrangements? 7. The month of (_ ) begins a class scheduling which includes_a guess nstructor. Do you like this idea? S. What about the classes currently scheduled do you like? What do you dislike? 30 3~ 9. Would you like to have more classes offered on Saturday? If so, .at what times and what type(s) of class? (It doesn t matter if the class is already offered). 10. Are there other times during the week that you would like to see additional classes offered? 11. If there is any information the survey failed to cover or any additional comments, please write them below: SECTION ' EIGHT f~EFERENCES ~3 ~~--~~;. a - ~ ~ ~ , RE~'ERENCEB j 1. American College of Sports Medicine. "'The Recommended ~~ Quantity and Quality of Exercise for Developing and Maintaining Fitness in Healthy Adults." Medicine and ~ Science in Sport 10 (1978). { ~ 2. Cooper, K. The Aerobics program for Total Weil-Being. New •. York: Evans, 1982. 3. DeVries, ~i. Physiology of Exercise. Dubuque, Iowa: Brawn, 1966. '•~ 1, '" ~ 4. Gelder, Naneene Van and Marks, Sheryl, International Dance- -~ Exercise Association (IDEA) Foundation, San Diego, t California, 1987. ;i 5. Pollock, M.L., L. Gettman, C. Mileses, Bah. J. Durstine. !i "Effects of Frequency and Duration of Training on Attrition and Incidence of Injury."' Medicine and science in sports 9 (1977) : 31-36. 6. Shellock, F. "Physiological Benefits of Warm Up." ,~ Physician and Sports Medicine 11 (1983): 134-39. _;~ _:~