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Program Overview
Welcome!
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The Design Team:
Marg Taylor, Program Director, YWCA Hamilton Vicki Edwards, Public Health Nutritionist, Public
Health and Community Services Marni McFadden, Dietitian, North Hamilton
Community Health Centre Maria Carreiro, Public Health Nurse, Public
Health and Community Services Marilyn Kennedy, Public Health Nurse, Public
Health and Community Services
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Agenda 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Background information Overview of the CPAA position Overview of the training program Application process Certification process First 18 months of CPAA program activity Lesson learned Questions
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Topic Objectives
By the end of this session you will understand: The purpose of the program. The role played by CPAAs and how it contributes
to the overall program mission. How CPAAs are trained, certified, and what they
do. What CPAAs are not responsible for doing. How the program is administered. The successes and lessons learned to date.
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CPAA Program Introduction
First of its kind in the region. Spearheaded by the Women and Families Work
Group of Healthy Living Hamilton (formerly Heart Health Hamilton Wentworth). (www.doitwell.com)
Includes representation from a variety of organizations.
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Program Rationale
Community interest and media attention.
Increased awareness of the health risks of sedentary living.
Lack of consistent messaging regarding the amount and type of activity required for health.
Lack of understanding of the difference between health benefits and fitness-related health benefits of various types/intensities of activity.
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CPAA Program Mission
“Encourage Hamiltonians to make healthier active lifestyle choices by providing accurate and consistent education about physical activity and its benefits using a trained volunteer base. This will be accomplished through forums such as community presentations, workshops, exhibits, and energizers.”
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CPAA Program is Committed to…
– Providing excellence in its training and certification program for its volunteers;
– Being a high quality program;– Providing accurate, reliable and current
information;– Meeting community needs;– Working in partnerships;– Developing and involving volunteers;– Developing the leadership skills of individuals
and groups.
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Volunteer Peer Education
Peer educators can be effective than professionals because:
Their familiarity with life situations can make them empathetic and understanding of the needs of a particular target group.
They can be a powerful role model for behaviour change.
They understand their community and often know what strategies will be most effective.
They have a broad outreach, which means more people can benefit from the services they offer.
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Who? – CPAA Qualifications
An interest and an ability to learn and share information about physical activity and its benefits.
Physically active on a regular basis – a good role model. Basic knowledge about maintaining a healthy and active
lifestyle. An ability to assist individuals and groups learn. Time to participate in the program. Ability to read and speak English. Speaking a second
language is an asset. Experience in community work, leadership, or as a
volunteer is an asset. CPR/First Aid training is an asset.
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Who? - Position Commitments
Becoming a certified Community Physical Activity Advisor by attending an initial 10 week, 20 hour training program and successfully completing its written and practical testing components.
Attending CPAA group meetings.
Completing periodic refresher training and testing.
Facilitating two volunteer placements per year.
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What? – Position Placements
1. Deliver Presentations/Workshops
2. Deliver Energizers
3. Attend Exhibits at Various Health Events/Fairs
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Physical Activity Generalists
CPAAs are physical activity generalists – not personal trainers or specialists.
CPAAs provide general recommendations to the public based largely on the recommendations in Canada’s Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Living.
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When? – Timing of Placements
Based on personal availability and requests received from the community.
Take part in a minimum of two placements over one year term.
A central resource person accepts requests and circulates to the CPAAs.
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Where? – Location of Placements
Placements will occur in a variety of settings within the City of Hamilton, including:– workplaces, – conferences, – meetings, – group homes and – health events/ fairs.
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Audiences
Will vary from setting to setting.
In general, CPAAs present to adults who are not currently living active lifestyles.
This may include groups that are in need such as some immigrants and refugees.
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How?– Available Resources
A central resource person responsible for receiving and assigning consumer requests to specific CPAAs.
Various information resources, including Canada’s Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Living, and the CPAA Handbook (with associated instructional material and templates).
Tools and materials needed to facilitate presentations (e.g. handouts, exhibits).
The Women and Families Work Group of Healthy Living Hamilton.
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Why? – Key Results
The CPAA helps to achieve the overall goals of the program by: Increasing awareness of physical activity and its benefits amongst
consumers.
Increasing awareness and access to physical activity information resources.
Increasing awareness of Healthy Living Hamilton and its activities.
Producing informative and enjoyable sessions.
Encouraging consumers to be more active.
Helping to increase the number of people volunteering to be CPAAs.
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CPAA Certification
50% Orientation Program Participation/Home Assignment Completion
30% Tests for Part I and Part II of the Training(where 80% is a passing grade)
20% Practice Placement(to take place following orientation)
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Volunteer Agreement
Once certified, each CPAA must sign a volunteer agreement.
This signifies formal recognition of the position parameters and commitments.
A copy is included in the CPAA Handbook.
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Training Program Details
Twenty hours spread over ten sessions.
2 hour sessions with a 15-minute break.
Pilot project March – June 2004.
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CPAA Program Mission
Provide participants in the Community Physical
Activity Advisor Program with the information,
skills and tools they will need to effectively carry
out their placements in the community.
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Program Agenda
An Introduction to the Program Exploring Active Living Canada’s Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active
Living Transtheoretical Model of Change Adult Learning Principles Preparing Effective Presentations Preparing Effective Workshops Preparing an Energizer Understanding Exhibits and Transitioning to the
Community
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Training Format
A variety of training methods were utilized throughout the course, including:– lecture,– large and small group work,– group discussion,– brainstorming,– games and– case studies.
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Application Package
CPAA position description
Application form
Volunteer agreement
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Application Process
Complete Application Form (use space provided) with:– Current resume– Signed CPAA Volunteer Agreement
Submitted by March 1, 2004
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Selection
Review team screened applications. Interviews scheduled week of March 10 Reference checks completed by March 14. Successful candidates notified by March 14. Training program started Mar. 31.
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June 2004 - present
14 CPAAs completed the training program.
2 examination re-writes were required; both successful; used one-on-one coaching.
3 CPAAs have withdrawn – 1 displeased with pace of initiative (too slow)– 2 for person reasons
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June 2004 - present
Of 11 current CPAAs:– 1 on temporary leave due to new child in the
family– 1 has not completed any placements– 1 has completed only 1 placement– 8 have completed 24 placements – 84 placement hours completed– 1500 (+ 3500) contacts
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Evaluation
Evaluation of immediate reactions only, and not lifestyle change.
Utilize evaluation sheets for workshops and presentations, and energizers.
Feedback has been extremely positive. More difficult to evaluate involvement at health
fairs.
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Administration
YWCA Hamilton:– Central administration for
requests/information.– Storage and distribution of related resources.– Coordination and hosting of CPAA meetings.– Coordination volunteer recognition.– Legal entity for volunteer program.– 2 year commitment.
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Lessons Learned
Recommendations: Increase session length to 2.5 or 3 hours. Enhance practical elements. Enhance energizer component. Provide specific list of activities for energizers. Enhance early and ongoing promotion of CPAA
service within the community.
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QUESTIONS???
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THANKS YOU!
Marg TaylorManager, Health, Fitness, RecreationYWCA Hamilton75 MacNab St. S.Hamilton, ON L8P 3C1Tel: 905-522-9922 ext. 103Fax: 905-522-1870Email: [email protected]