United States Army

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United States Army Center for Health
Promotion and Preventive Medicine Civilian
Health Promotion Program
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CIVILIAN HEALTH PROMOTION PROGRAM

• DCSPER message MAR 96 per AR 600-63
• Command Sponsored Formal Physical Exercise
  Program
• - 6 months (3 hrs/ week), on duty time
• - pre post evaluation
• - continuous monitoring
• - health education exercise and nutrition
• - offered one time per person
• CG supported

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ASSESSMENT PROCESS

• Physicians Clearance (if needed)
• HRA/Health History Questionnaire Completion
• Fitness Assessment
• - Height/Weight/Body Composition
• - Blood Pressure/Cholesterol
• - Muscular Strength/Endurance
• - Flexibility
• - Cardiorespiratory Endurance
• Feedback of Results

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Lifestyle Education

• Orientation Session Program Overview
• Intro to Fitness/Shoe Selection
• Warm up, Cool down, Flexibility
• Aerobic Strength Training
• Nutrition
• Stress Management
• Cardiovascular Disease -- Risk Factors
• Weight Control
• Spiritual Fitness

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CONCEPT OF OPERATION
Assessment Determine baseline fitness and
health levels before starting
program. Set goals. Health
Education/Intervention Lifestyle Classes,
Begin fitness activities. Sustainment
6 months exercise session, submit Training
Logs. Evaluation Post-test Assessment
Determine fitness and health levels post
program.
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PARTICIPANT FLOW CHART
January Assess Jan-Jul Health
Education Feb-Jul Sustainment end
April Midpoint Meeting August Post
Evaluation
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• 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 participants efforts
• Relate worth and value to the accomplishments
• of the participants

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• Ideas for incentives include
• Educational Materials
• Self care manuals
• Pamphlets
• Audio tapes
• Miscellaneous items that convey an educational
  message

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Ive never seen a Command that takes such
interest in its employees by offering a program
as wonderful as this. USACHPPM
Employee DOHS I have lost over 40 lbs and
feel wonderful. My thanks and kudos to the
Command for implementing the program! USACHP
PM Employee DCSOPS As a result of the
fitness program, Ive lost 18 lbs, Im down 2
sizes in my jeans, my energy level has increased
and so has my organizational skills. I feel
great! USACHPPM Employee DLS
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Participants report they

• Feel better about their weight and appearance
• Have increased energy
• Workout more often
• Improved their nutritional habits

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Participants Improvement Profile

• 41 completion rate
• Total Weight Loss of 119 lbs
• No Injuries
• Increased push-ups (5 more on average)
• Increased strength (12 lbs on average)
• Increased flexibility (1.5 in on average)
• Decreased sick leave (2 days less per year)

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Program Resources

• USACHPPM
• Kirk US Army Health Clinic
• Civilian Community Services
• Walter Reed Army Medical Center
• Directorate of Civilian Personnel
• United States Army Physical Fitness School
• Army Physical Fitness Research Institute

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