RECREATION THERAPY SPECIFIC PROGRAM PLAN

Program Title: Walking Group

Statement of Purpose: Walking group is an interactive program to support mental

health service consumers. The program provides a safe forum in which support is
provided to individuals seeking physical activity and/or social engagement.

Entrance Criteria:
Individuals must be a registered client through Connections Dartmouth or have a
referral into the group.
Individuals must be able to engage in physical activity such as walking for a
period of 30 minutes with the exception of breaks.
Individual must be able to get to and from the facility independently.

Exit Criteria:
Individuals no longer benefit from group.
Individuals discharged from service and/or group.

Exclusion Criteria:
Individuals without desire to reach goals re: their physical activity.
Individuals with mobility impairment
Accessibility

Terminal Program Objectives:

TPO1. To recognize the importance of physical activity and its impact on health and
wellness.

TPO2. To demonstrate understanding of barriers and challenges that influences ones

ability to participate in physical and social activities.

TPO3. To demonstrate social interaction skills.

Enabling Objectives:

EO 1.1 To identify the impact physical activity has on an individuals level of fitness.
EO 1.2 To identify two impacts physical activity has on mood.

EO 2.1 To indentify three barriers impacting participation in physical activity and at least
one strategy to come over the barriers.
EO2.2 To indentify three additional strategies to increase participation.

EO 3.1 To enhance verbal/non verbal communication skills.

EO 3.2 To build meaningful relationships.
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Performance Measure:

PM1.1.1 Upon completion of the Walking Group program the individual will recognize
the importance of physical activity and its impact on fitness
Weight management
Nutrition
Regular physical activity
Monitored body changes
Stretching

PM1.1.2 Upon completion of the Walking Group the individual will identify impacts
physical activity has on their mood as judged appropriate by the program facilitator(s).

PM2.2.1 Upon completion of the Walking Group program the individual will identify
minimum barriers in participating in physical activity as judged appropriate by the
program facilitator(s).
Transportation
Finances
Social anxiety

PM2.2.2 Upon completion of the Walking Group program the individual will identify
three strategies used in increase participation as judged by the program facilitator(s).

PM3.3.1 Upon completion of the Walking Group program the individual will have
demonstrated communication through conversation with their peers and/or facilitator.
Initiate conversations
Contribute/maintain conversations
Body language
Community engagement

PM 3.3.2 Upon completion of the Walking Group program the individual will identify 3
reasons why social interaction with others is important, as judged by the program
facilitator(s).
Development of friendships
Spontaneous interactions
Carry conversations
Walk and talk on track
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Objectives and Performance Measures

TPO1: To recognize the importance of physical activity and its impact health and
wellness.
Enabling Objective Performance Measure
1.1 To identify the impact physical
activity has on an individuals level of PM1.1.1 Upon completion of the Walking
fitness. Group program the individual will recognize
the importance of physical activity and its
impact on fitness
Weight management
Nutrition
Regular physical activity
Monitored body changes
Stretching

1.2 To identify 2 impacts physical

activity has on mood. PM1.1.2 Upon completion of the Walking
Group the individual will identify impacts
physical activity has on their mood as judged
appropriate by the program facilitator(s).

Objectives and Performance Measures

TPO2: To demonstrate understanding of barriers and challenges that influences ones
ability to participate in physical and social activities.
Enabling Objective Performance Measure
2.1 To indentify three barriers impacting PM2.2.1 Upon completion of the Walking
participation in physical activity and at Group program the individual will identify
least one strategy to come over the barriers minimum barriers in participating in
physical activity as judged appropriate by
the program facilitator(s).
Transportation
Finances
Social anxiety
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EO2.2 To indentify three additional
strategies to increase participation.
Objectives and Performance Measures
TPO3. To demonstrate social interaction skills.
Enabling Objective
3.1 To enhance verbal/non verbal
communication skills.
EO 3.2 To build meaningful relationships.
PM2.2.1 Upon completion of the Walking
Group program the individual will identify
minimum barriers in participating in
physical activity as judged appropriate by
the program facilitator(s).
Transportation
Finances
Social anxiety
Performance Measure
PM3.3.1 Upon completion of the Walking
Group program the individual will have
demonstrated communication through
conversation with their peers and/or
facilitator.
Initiate conversations
Contribute/maintain conversations
Body language
Community engagement
PM 3.3.2 Upon completion of the Walking
Group program the individual will identify
3 reasons why social interaction with others
is important, as judged by the program
facilitator(s).
Development of friendships
Spontaneous interactions
Carry conversations
Walk and talk on track
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Content and Process Description

TPO #:_1_
EO#: _1__ 1.1 To identify the impact physical activity has on an individuals level of
fitness.
Content Process
1. Identifying the role effect physical Are individuals losing weight?
activity has on their fitness: Have you been eating nutritious
meals?
How is individuals level of energy
after exercise?
Are you using the stretching
techniques outside of group?

Content and Process Description

TPO #:__1_
EO#: __2_ 1.2 To identify 2 impacts physical activity has on mood.
Content Process
1. Indentifying the individuals mood How is your mood in the morning?
prior and post exercise. When do you feel the most happy?
How do you feel when you finish
walking group?
What is your favorite thing about
walking group?
Are you getting a better sleep?
Can you manage stress easier?
Are individuals able to concentrate
throughout the day better after
exercise?

Content and Process Description

TPO #:_2__
EO#: _1_ 2.1 To indentify three barriers impacting participation in physical activity
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and at least one strategy to come over the barriers.

Content
1. Identifying different barriers
individuals encounter re:
participation in walking group.
Process
Discuss different types of
transportation that this is available
(access bus, public transit,
travelling with peers).
Reviewing bus schedules
Making sure individuals know how
to access public transit
Ice breaking activities
Topic of conversation being one
that all individuals feel comfortable
participating in
Encouraging all individuals to sit as
a group.

Content and Process Description

TPO #:__2__
EO#: __2__ EO2.2 To indentify three additional strategies to increase participation.

Content
1. Identifying strategies that
individuals use to overcome the
barriers that they encounter.
Process
Group discussion on
tools/techniques individuals use
when they are feeling anxious.
Techniques they use to ensure they
are up on time for group.

Content and Process Description

TPO #:__3__
EO#: __1__ 3.1 To enhance verbal/non verbal communication skills.
Content
1. Observing and promoting
an individuals ability to
communicate both verbally
and non verbally.
Process
Are individuals using appropriate
facial expressions while engaging
with others?
Are individuals make eye contact
while they are speaking to others?
Do they respond accordingly when
being prompted with a question or
topic of conversation?
Do they have an unspoken
understanding of the environment
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around them?
Are the individuals engaging in
dialogue with others?
Are they engaged or disengaged
while on walking track?

Content and Process Description

TPO #:__3__
EO#: __2__ EO 3.2 To build meaningful relationships.
Content
1. Individuals will develop
relationships with peers while
providing encouragement and
support while displaying key
qualities of a meaningful
relationship.
Process
Individuals will communicate with
one another by expressing and
receiving thoughts, ideas and
feelings with one another
Individuals will show respect for
one another and treat group
members equally.
Individuals will seek understanding
of each others feelings.
Individuals have the chance to meet
new people and make plans to meet
outside of group.

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Supporting Literature:

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between functional impairment and depressive symptoms in older adults.

International Psychogeriatrics, 28(01), 39-47. doi:10.1017/s1041610215000538

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