From: Dorothy Chrisman

General Information:
SPECIAL POPULATIONS TRAINING 

Persons who are not involved in an exercise program because of lack of information about POSSIBLE and SAFE ways to regain lost physical skills, or persons unable to participate in traditional exercise programs due to physical limitations and reluctance to enter a group experience of physical activity.

 Certified SPECIAL POPULATIONS teachers are providing scheduled classes in: 

  • Retirement homes

  • Nursing homes

  • Home Health

  • Day Care Centers

  • Senior Citizens Centers

  • Hospitals and extended care facilities

  • Nutrition Sites

  • Mental Health Units

  • Skilled nursing facilities

  • Convents

 From certified SPECIAL POPULATION teachers: 

"I like the direct, positive results,"

"The renewal and changes in the students keeps me going."

"You can miss so much by fast-paced exercise.  This program amazes me."

"BODY RECALL is a total exercise program yet adaptable to meet the needs of everyone."

"It encourages what you have and doesn't stress what you don't have."

"The motivation and educational material helps my own and my student's confidence."

"I like being able to involve everyone, not just the fit." 

"It is enjoyable and it's great to see people who didn't move, move!"

"The class makes participants feel successful about themselves."

 "I am giving Students something through movement that most have never had, I love their break-throughs."

"I am grateful for the knowledge and ability to make a difference in other's lives."

Canes...

Walkers...

Wheelchairs...

add BODY RECALL
to the list of options available to assist those individuals who find themselves in a recuperative state.

The "Special Populations" training allows professionals to lead these students in specific movement activities designed to provide them a fuller and more active life !

find a "SPECIAL POPULATIONS" Teacher in your area...

BODY RECALL is the first organization to offer training and certification in exercise and lifetime fitness to activities directors and teachers who work with SPECIAL POPULATIONS.  This is an educational program requiring the text, BODY RECALL: A Program of Physical fitness for the Adult by Dorothy C. Chrisman.  

 please note: 
The Following REQUIREMENTS and DETAILS Are in the PROCESS of being MODIFIED !
As with all successfully evolving programs of this type, improvements need to be made from time-to-time to better serve the interests of a changing population.  
Please contact the Berea Headquarters for the most current information.

 SPECIAL POPULATIONS training has consisted of: 4 consecutive, full-day training sessions a week apart with emphasis on:

  • Laboratory observation.

  • Techniques of leading exercises in a motivating, pain-free, risk-free way.

  • Practice teaching of structured incentive materials.

  • Use of simple incentive program equipment.

  • Techniques of BODY RECALL exercises.

  • Philosophical and sociological aspects of SPECIAL POPULATIONS students' adaptability to BODY RECALL.

 Before registration:

  • Leader must have permission to teach BODY RECALL after achieving certification.

  • Must arrange to work with a SPECIAL POPULATIONS group for the duration of 4 consecutive weeks of training.

  • Must be allowed to offer BODY RECALL on a regular schedule of 3 times a week in class sessions of 45 minutes.

  • Must pay a fee of $400.00. (Text and certification fee included.)

Before certification:

  • Must attend every session of training.

  • Must secure a tape recorder and cassettes for recording purposes.

  • Must complete all expected assignments.

  • Must present a current CPR certificate.

  • All certifications are renewable on a yearly basis for a fee of $50.00

 Initial Procedure:

  • Email or phone BODY RECALL HEADQUARTERS (859-986-2181) for information on availability of TRAINERS and DATES for SPECIAL POPULATIONS Certification.

  • Request application forms for SPECIAL POPULATIONS TRAINING in the course of the correspondence.

  SPECIAL POPULATIONS TRAINING has been offered when at least six (6) teachers were enrolled for a specific series of dates when a certified TRAINER of BODY RECALL SPECIAL POPULATIONS is available to work with a group when there was a location to hold the training sessions in a community desiring the training, and when an appropriate laboratory group was available to provide observation for trainees during the training sessions.

Email to the Headquarters P. O. Box 412
Berea, KY  40403		 Phone: (859)-986-2181
Fax: (859)-986-7580

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