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University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Cooperative Extension Banner Program Identify issue relevant to entire population: Georgia wellness Create program for simultaneous statewide delivery Engage communities Change sedentary lifestyles Reduce rates of preventable disease

What is Walk Georgia? Free 8-week program Spring and fall sessions 2-week registration period Log physical activity online Activity entered earns “miles” Miles unlock counties To date: 3 full sessions, 1 pilot ~ 13,500 participants widespread state adoption University of Georgia Cooperative Extension

Why should I participate? Receive a weekly progress report. Receive weekly Walk Georgia newsletters. Learn about Georgia through county facts. Receive county incentives. Improve your physical condition. Reduce certain health risks.

Fall Session Program Dates Registration open August 22 – September 8 Log activity September 5 – October 30 Register at Individuals or teams of four may participate address required for account creation Or team captain can register and enter activity for team members without access

University of Georgia Cooperative Extension County Implementation: Form a local task force Seek local sponsorship Determine local competitions Interact with local organizations Support participants Advertise

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University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Special groups: Schools, senior centers, other large organizations Special instructions to help with registration – from facilitator to participant Limited mobility content

University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Registration: Pre-survey of exercise behaviors Demographics Account creation: Individual Team captain Team members Participants: teams and individuals Groups: identify school and other affiliations

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Active Stretching Aerobics Badminton Basketball Biking / Cycling Bowling Calisthenics Canoeing / Kayaking Dancing Dynaband Elliptical trainer Exercise Ball Exercise machine Football Frisbee / Catch Gardening Golf Gymnastics Heavy yardwork Horseback riding Hunting Jump rope Martial arts Medicine Ball Mowing Pilates Racquetball Running Skating Skiing Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Volleyball Walking Water Activities Water Jogging Weight lifting Yoga Activities

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Post-program: Post-survey Completion certificate Awards to leaders, local recognition Success stories County reporting

Program Evaluation: ~4527 registrants per session ~3095 active participants Who are they? How satisfied were they? Would they recommend this to a friend? Walk Georgia task force reviews participant surveys and suggestions after each session University of Georgia Cooperative Extension

Questions? Contact your local Extension office at ASK-UGA1 or go to University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Fall 2009 Program Dates: Registration open 8/22 – 9/8 Log activity 9/5 – 10/30