Purpose & goals
The tests and measures used during FUNfitness are evidence-based and have reliable data. All tests for flexibility, functional strength, balance and aerobic capacity are designed to minimize the risk of injury in people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Education is provided at the end of the screening for athletes, coaches and families to address the areas that need improvement.
Importance & impact
At FUNfitness screenings, we learned that a large percentage of Special Olympics athletes in the U.S. have the following health related concerns:
![icon_flexibility](https://specialolympicsminnesota.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/icon_flexibility.png)
71% have flexibility problems
![icon_balance](https://specialolympicsminnesota.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/icon_balance.png)
73% have balance problems
![icon_barbell](https://specialolympicsminnesota.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/icon_barbell.png)
56% have strength problems
CONTACT
![prendergast_jeff](https://specialolympicsminnesota.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/prendergast_jeff.jpg)
Jeff Prendergast
Health Programs Manager
[email protected]
763.270.7171
![Jack Dobbs](https://specialolympicsminnesota.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Jack-Dobbs.jpg)
Jack Dobbs
Health Programs Coordinator
763.270.7167
[email protected]