PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN GREEN COUNTY (EXPANDED)

VISION STATEMENT

Green County residents will increase their physical activity as a way to achieve a healthier weight.

SHORT TERM INDICATORS (1–3 YEARS)

Gather baseline data on current company physical activity programs
By 2019, 20 businesses will use the "Company to Company" physical activity toolkit
By 2019, reduce physical inactivity in adults from 21 percent to 19 percent based on annual county health rankings

LONG TERM INDICATORS (5+ YEARS)

Increase companies that have an employee physical activity program by 20 percent

Goal 1: Increase Green County residents’ usage of the Badger Trail by 11 percent from 42,000 to 46,000 by June 2019

Obtain Department of Natural Resources trail usage data by 2016
Assess existing trails for conditions, barriers, connectivity and signage issues
Compile an assessment report, and distribute and educate stakeholders on the findings
Develop a marketing plan promoting trail usage

Goal 2: Promote to 20 Green County businesses a company-to-company physical activity challenge by June 2019

Conduct a survey of work places that are currently offering physical activity challenges to employees
Research the program that is most effective
Develop, implement and promote an employer toolkit to Green County businesses
Evaluate and track progress