Coordinator's Guide Contents
 
INCENTIVES

Incentives are used to:

  • Gain interest in a population
  • Enhance the image of the program
  • Create a feeling of competition and fun amongst the participants
  • Encourage regular participation
  • Show appreciation for the participant's efforts
  • Relate worth and value to the accomplishments of the participants

Incentives may include educational materials or donations by the fitness center such as discount membership. Time off from work may be used as an incentive with the direct approval and support of the participant's Director and Supervisor.

If organizations choose to donate to the Civilian Health Promotion Program, the organization will give the incentive or award directly to the participant(s). When applicable, consult with Staff Judge Advocate to ensure the incentives that are used are not in conflict with Army regulations.

 
WHO RECEIVES INCENTIVES

The following is an example of who would receive incentives:

  • All Lifestyle Education Class attendees will receive a small incentive per class.
  • Those who complete the six-month program will receive an incentive for their completion of the program.
  • Special high achievement incentives will be awarded in these areas:

    HIGHEST PARTICIPATION- first, second, third place for those individuals with the most overall program points

    SUPERIOR IMPROVEMENT- these awards will be given to those individuals who succeed in showing the most improvement in the specific area listed:

    • Overall fitness improvement
    • Weight loss
    • Body composition
    • Muscular Strength
    • Muscular Endurance
    • Flexibility
    • Aerobic Capacity

HOW INCENTIVES ARE GIVEN

Points will be distributed on the following basis:

  • 50 points per category improvement on post fitness assessment
  • 25 points per Lifestyle Education class attended
  • 10 points per workout at an on-post facility, in Special Interest Fitness groups, or in an individual authorized fitness activity

Points will be accounted for through completion of the monthly Fitness Training Logs, Health Education class sign-in sheets, and the pre and post fitness assessment sheets.

All incentives will be given following the post fitness assessment.

Total points will be sent to each participant at the completion of the program. They will also be expected to keep track of their own points as well.

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