Session 1 - Program Overview and Physical Activity

The primary focus of this session is to:

  • Begin to build rapport among participants and project staff so that a foundation for benefiting from future intervention sessions may be possible
  • Demonstrate the importance of safety and physical activity

The particular emphasis will be on:

  • Discussing program and participant expectations.
  • Promoting safety before, during and after recreation and sports.
  • Father-son communication during physical activity.
  • Engaging.

Knowledge –Attitudes –Skills Expected

At the end of session one participants will be able to:
  • 1. Articulate expectations for the Fathers and Sons Program.
  • 2. Properly prepare physically and mentally before engaging in physical activity.
  • 3. Sit-ups, push-ups, and running.

Activities

  • Affirmation & Meditation
  • Ice Breakers
  • Discussion: Physical Activity Safety Tips and Strategies
  • Stretching for Safety
  • Endurance, Speed, and Strength Exercises
Homework Due
  • None
Homework Assigned
  • "Let's Get Acquainted" Exercise
  • PALA+ Physical Activity and Nutrition Log #1
Materials Needed
  • Program Folders
  • Information Cards: Includes contact information of participants
  • Project Camera: Staff member to take pictures of fathers and sons interactions with each other and program staff
  • Sticky Notes for "Who Am I?" Ice Breaker
  • Flip Chart / Markers or Chalkboard for "brainstorming"
  • Handouts: Warm-Up and Stretching Exercises, PALA Log
  • Log Sheets: for Endurance, Speed, and Strength exercises
  • Stop Watches (2)
Suggested Staff
  • Project Coordinator
  • Project Assistant(s)
  • Faciltator to teach curriculum
  • Observer to record notes to evaluate the session
Session Outline
  • Logistics (35 minutes)
    • Introductions and Participants' Program Expectations (10 minutes)
    • Description of Check-In/Check-Out Procedure (5 minutes)
    • Overview of Program Folder (5 minutes)
    • Roles and Responsibilities (10 minutes)
    • Filling out Information Cards (5 minutes)
  • Activities (95 minutes)
    • Affirmations & Meditation (10 minutes)
    • Ice Breakers (15 minutes)
      • I Have a Link
      • Who am I?
    • Health Promotion Discussion (10 minutes)
    • Stretching for Safety (10 minutes)
    • Endurance, Speed, and Strength Exercises (20 minutes)
  • Homework Assignment (5 minutes)
  • Closing Summary (5 minutes)
  • Questions and Answers (5 minutes)
  • Check-Out (5 minutes)

Materials

Lesson Plan

Roles and Responsibilities

Roles and Responsibilities Assistant Pilots Clockwork Craftsman Cue Environmentalists Parliamentarian Scribe

Activities and Handouts

Endurance, Speed, and Strength Log Roles and Responsibilities for Sons Stretching Exercises More Warm-Up and Stretching Exercises

Homework

Homework Log PALA Physical Activity and Nutrition Log Let's Get Acquainted
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