Professional Development Workshops & Consulting Services

43% of New York City children are overweight or obese

Our children are more inactive today than they have ever been in the history of our country. This inactivity is leading to serious health problems such as diabetes, overweight and obesity, depression, and low self-esteem. At Fit 4 Life NYC we are passionate about building healthier communities by educating and empowering individuals.

Curriculum and Program Standards Development:

• Create agency-wide or program specific health and wellness standards.
• Develop a standard health and wellness curriculum that fits the needs and mission of your organization.
• Develop a health and wellness evaluation tool to measure outcomes.

Specialized Health and Fitness Workshops and Trainings:
• Un-Supersize Me! - A How-To workshop on making physical activity and healthy eating part of your everyday life. For educators, service providers, youth, and parents.
• Creating Healthier Communities- Learn how to start-up your own youth fitness and nutrition program. How do you create a youth friendly health and fitness environment? How do you measure the success of your program? Geared for educators and service providers.
• Fit 4 Life Fun and Games - Learn how to effectively integrate fitness games and activities for all ages into your everyday programming. What are the most effective games? How to work with space limitations. Choosing age-appropriate games.

"You made our organization realize that we must address health, nutrition, and exercise in our programs. Thank you for pointing out a way we can better serve ourselves." -Executive Director, Girls Inc.-

Is your organization doing all it can to ensure the health and fitness of the children you are working with? To find out Click here.

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Professional Development Workshops and Trainings:

• Communication Skills - Learn the proper techniques for communication and listening. Explore the importance of these techniques and how they relate to success in the workplace.
• Problem Solving and Conflict Management - This training reviews the basic principles of conflict resolution; participants will be able to participate in problem solving techniques through the use of role plays.
• Job Readiness - Youth will learn about the differences between a lifelong career and a job for short term goals. Youth will explore career pathways and understand how to assess their own skills and strengths for career planning.
• Professionalism in the Workplace - This training is designed specifically for staff members who are new to the workforce or those who need a refresher on the keys to professionalism - language, behavior, attitude, punctuality, hygiene and dress code.
• Financial Literacy - Understand key concepts of financial literacy such as understanding your paycheck, budgeting, opening checking/savings account. Learn the importance of goal setting & how to plan for short and long term goals.

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Upcoming Workshops:

Youth Fitness and Nutrition - May:

• May 2nd - Long Island City YMCA - Healthy Kids Training.
• May 3rd - 12 Towns YMCA - Healthy Kids Training.
• May 10th - Cross Island YMCA - Healthy Kids Training.
• May 12th - IS 27 Staten Island - Youth Fitness/Nutrition in Afterschool.
• May 17th - Bronx YMCA - Healthy Kids Training.
• May 24th- Westside YMCA - Healthy Kids Training.
• May 29th - McBurney YMCA - Healthy Kids Training.

Youth Fitness and Nutrition - June:

• June 5th - Staten Island YMCA - Healthy Kids Training.
• June 7th - YMCA of Greater NYC Summer Camp - Everyone Plays! Training.
• June 10th - Long Island City YMCA - Healthy Kids Training.
• June 21st - YMCA of Greater NYC - Healthy Kids Training.
• June 26th - Dodge YMCA - Healthy Kids Training.
• June 27th - YMCA of Greater NYC Camp - Everyone Plays! Training.
• June 28th - Bronx YMCA - Everyone Plays! Training.

Professional Development - June:

• June 25th - Dodge YMCA - Professionalism in the Workplace.
• June 28th - Bronx YMCA - Professionalism in the Workplace.

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Read what workshop participants are saying:

"I have a better understanding of Professionalism. I know to bring 110% to work everyday and to work as a team player." -After School Counselor-

"There were lots of great interactive activities. Different teaching methods were used so that all employees were able to learn." -After School Program Director-

"I have a better understanding of how to conduct myself on the job and how to resolve issues." -After School Counselor-

"I wish every training went this well for my staff. He's the best trainer we've had!" -Program Director-

"I will only benefit from his trainings. I am a new counselor and this information will help make my job easier. " -Counselor-

"Emil was eloquent in presenting the subject matter. His choice of words were clear, convincing, and extremely persuasive. I learned a lot about professionalism." -Program Director-

"The Professionalism training made me look at myself, reflect and take ownership of the areas I need to improve upon." -Site Coordinator-

Organizations that Fit 4 Life NYC has worked with or is currently working with:

• Administration for Children Services- Presentation to Day Care Program Directors on "Creating a Healthy Environment in the Workplace"

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City – Provided “Un-Supersize Me: Creating Healthy Environment for Our Children”, workshop for social service professionals.

• Brooklyn District Attorney's Office GRASP program (Girls Re-entry and Support Project) – Provided youth and parent workshops on fitness and healthy eating.

• Energetic Juniors - Developing policies, procedure, and information packets for personal trainers and parents.

• Harlem Children's Zone – Provided fitness and nutrition training to teach social workers how to create a healthier environment for their clients.

• Police Athletic League Arnold and Marie Schwartz Center – They had no fitness programs in existence. They are currently running the Fit 4 Life Kids youth health and fitness program for girls.

• The Family Center - Recipients of our Healthy Living workshop at their Women's Heath Day and Workplace Wellness Program.

• Variety Boys and Girls Club - Developing a girls only sports and nutrition progam curriculum.

• YMCA of Greater New York City - Created youth fitness and nutrition standards, a grades 6-8 fitness and nutrition program, a K-5 fitness and nutrition program, and a training that accompanied each program. Provided workshops on Communication Skill, Problem-Solving and Conflict Management, and Fitness Games for Summer Camp.