NHLBI, Hearts N' Parks Program - 2003 Magnet Center Sites

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Springfield, MO—Youth Programs

Description

The Fassnight Park Program involved area children who attended the public park and related facility. The program focused on heart-healthy nutrition presentations and field trips to outdoor destinations such as local caves and camps/parks throughout the summer.

Program Information

Name of program	Fassnight Park Program
Program start and end date	6/16/2003 to 8/1/2003
Number of times program met per week	5
Number of participants (total)	21
Number of male participants	9
Number of female participants	12
Target group	Child
Program focus
Physical Activity	-
Heart-Healthy Eating
Location of activities
Camp	-
After School	-
Other	Public park facility
Materials used
Information Handout
Lesson
Activity
Menus
Other	-

Public Visibility

Internal efforts to promote Hearts N' Parks programs:

Bulletin board or information racks
Newsletter or brochure

External efforts to promote Hearts N' Parks programs:

Media Coverage: Print, TV, Radio

Special Event(s): Health Fair/School Festivals

Number of presentations: N/A

Other: Parks department and city public information office

Partners

Partners who contributed to youth programs:

Partner Name	Partner Contribution
Cox Health Systems	Provided presentations by local dietitians.
St. Johns Health System	Provided presentations by local dietitian and fitness expert to program participants.
City of Springfield Health Department	Provided presentation by local dietitian to park program participants.

Performance Measures

Fassnight Park Program
Participant scores showed improvement in heart-healthy eating knowledge and intention. A similar parks/day camp program was targeted in the first year with similar results. Program supervisors have reviewed the questionnaire results with the intention of improving how the information is presented in the future.