BIAF Walking Buddies Project

Survivor

A BE HEADSMART, SENIORS! PROJECT

In 2009 the Walking Buddies Project found new life, uniting students majoring in health studies with seniors from their communities for weekly walks. The project benefits participants on several levels. Physical fitness and valuable social interaction are combined with a curriculum that stresses fall prevention and brain injury awareness.

Below are links and downloads to all training materials for students, instructors and seniors participating in the Walking Buddies Project 2009-2010:

Click here to listen to the 50-minute Teletraining Recording (mp3).
 Teletraining will be available November through January 24/7 for the Spring Walking Buddies with FAMU, NWFSC, UNF and Shands Rehab at Magnolia Parke at UF. Please be sure to answer all demographic questions as these are recorded and tracked. Demographic information collected will be used to issue and mail certificates, and track the universities and senior centers participating, and will not be used in conjunction with recording scores from the evaluations. Once this training is completed you will receive an email from your Intern Specialist with additional instructions. Certificates will be mailed to the university and students will be able to pick them up in the location designated by their Intern Specialst. Thank you.

Click here to confirm that you have listened to the Teletraining Recording.

Take the Pre-Test:
Please take this test BEFORE viewing Learning About Traumatic Brain Injury, The Silent Epidemic.

Watch Learning About Traumatic Brain Injury, The Silent Epidemic.

Take the Post-Test:
Please take this test AFTER viewing Learning About Traumatic Brain Injury, The Silent Epidemic.

Training materials for Students: Student Training Checklist - pdf
Walking Buddies Goals and Objectives
Walking Buddies Registration Forms (Includes Student / Senior Responsibilities) - pdf
Walking Log & Signature Sheets - pdf
Link to Initial Student Survey - online survey
Link to Be HeadSmart, Seniors! Checklist - pdf
Link to Be HeadSmart, Seniors! Make A Difference Survey Card - pdf
Initial Senior Interview - pdf
Initial Senior Interview - online survey
Target Audience (Includes pedometer use and Stipend/Mileage reimbursement information)
Mileage Reimbursement Form - Excel spreadsheet
Senior Center Sign up Sheet
What If Form

Wrap-up Documents:
Senior Partner Exit Interview - pdf
Senior Partner Exit Interview online survey
Student Wrap-up Questionnaire - online survey

Training Materials for Instructors:

Intern Specialist Training Manual

Lesson Plan for Course Instructors

Presenter's Version: Learning About Traumatic Brain Injury, The Silent Epidemic

Survey for Instructors


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