Physical Activity and Recreation for Individuals with D Isabilities in the Eau Claire Area 4 Adults

CONTACT INFORMATION For additional information, or to register, please visit: P hysical activity and

https://www.uwec.edu/academics/colle ge-education-human- zer sciences/departments- programs/kinesiology/about/community R ecreation for

-outreach/ or contact:

Dr. Marquell Johnson I ndividuals with

Professor selves become true human beings."

Department of Kinesiology, UWEC

Albert Schweit Albert

- 715-836-3948 D isabilities in the

the will to help others. [email protected]

E au Claire area

4 Adults

University of Wisconsin - Ea u C l a i r e

Only then have we our

"The purpose of life is to serve and to show compassion and

About the P.R.I.D.E.4Adults program

P.R.I.D.E.4Adults PROGRAM The intention of the LOCATION AND TIME P.R.I.D.E.4Adults program is to serve GOALS The P.R.I.D.E.4Adults program will last 1 adults with disabilities ages 17+ hour and take place at the L.E. Phillips 1. Provide adults with disabilities individualized years by providing them an Senior Center (1616 Bellinger Street in Eau instruction that will assist in the development individualized exercise program. The and improvement of their fitness. Claire) from 5:00 – 6:00 pm. The P.R.I.D.E. exercise program will consist of an program will be offered by UWEC for 12 aerobic, resistance training, and 2. Provide adults with disabilities an opportunity sessions. These sessions will be held on to continue working on areas of fitness that are range of motion components. Monday and Wednesday nights on the being addressed in other rehabilitation settings. Overall, the evidence shows that following dates: 10/4 & 10/6; 10/11 & 3. Provide adults with disabilities an opportunity exercise provides important health 10/13; 10/18 & 10/20; 10/25 & 10/27; benefits for people with disabilities. to exercise and interact with others in a safe, 11/1 & 11/3; 11/8 & 11/10. The cost for fun, and relaxed environment. The benefits include improved involvement in the 12 sessions will be aerobic and muscle fitness, improved $75.00 per individual, and a sliding fee 4. Provide UWEC students the opportunity to psychosocial health, and better work with adults with a wide spectrum of scale is available. movement abilities. ability to do tasks of daily life.

Application and fee for participation should 5. Provide UWEC students with learning Individualized programming for each be returned by 9/24/21. Please make opportunities that prepare them for professional participant will be based on initial checks payable to UWEC-P.R.I.D.E. school and/or their future professions. screening, interests, and referral information. Participants will receive 6. Provide UWEC students the opportunity to develop understanding of the meaning of individual/group instruction, community service and an appreciation for attention, support, and serving others. encouragement from UWEC 7. Provide UWEC and the surrounding undergraduate students supervised by a university faculty member. The community with an opportunity to enhance, strengthen, and highlight the importance of program will be suited for adults with physical activity for adults with disabilities. a wide variety of ability levels.