NIFS—National Institute for Fitness and Sport

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Teambuilding at NIFS

NIFS Corporate Teambuilding Program responds to the growing need for corporate camaraderie, creative problem solving & effective communication through active learning teambuilding events.

Program Design

Your customized program begins w/ a private consultation w/ Angie. A proposed program outline is then developed & sent to you for review. The proposal includes recommended games & activities which address the teambuilding concepts specific to your organizational needs. Games are also designed according to the size of the group. Teams can rotate through a series of competitive games or work collectively on activities that focus on problem solving, communication, leadership, support & creativity. After Angie receives your feedback, the final program agenda is established.

Human Bingo

Application: Getting to know each other Each participant is given a Human Bingo card w/ phrases in each box. After the leader says, the participants ask each other if they have ever done or can do the things listed on the bingo card. The game continues until someone completes a row, column, or diagonal & yells BINGO!

Inner Tube Pass

Application: Teamwork, cooperation, problem solving The object is to see how quickly the group can pass an inner tube over & under individuals in the circle while holding hands. Obstacles placed along the way, such as the inability to speak, see or move increases the level of difficulty.

Plate pieces

Application: Thinking outside the box, creativity Groups of 2-4 are formed. Each group is given a paper plate. The goal is to maximize the number of pieces obtained when the plate is cut using only five straight lines across the plate.

Program Length & Group Size

Programs are typically two to three hours, but can be modified to the needs of the group. The events can accommodate 5-120 people.

Program Facilitator

Your program will be developed & facilitated by Angie Scheetz, RD. Angie is the Wellness Coordinator for Educational Services. She has worked w/ many groups to create a motivating work environment of teamwork, trust, creativity & effective communication.

Teambuilding Activities

Fun is‏ central to the experience at NIFS. Fun activities get people involved, are motivational & instill an atmosphere of creative energy. The spacious 65,000 square foot Fitness Center at NIFS serves as the playing field for the various games. We can also come to your site. Sample ActivitiesThe NIFS Corporate Teambuilding program games & activities are geared toward various team building concepts & are played in a unique, fun, & active way. Following are descriptions of sample activities:

Thumb Wars

Application: Teamwork The participants join in pairs. Each pair is instructed to have "thumb wars" & the object is to have as many wins as possible in 10 seconds.

Jeopardy

Application: Getting to know the organization or department Your organization provides relevant questions & answers to use for a jeopardy game. The group is split in half & the teams play against each other.

Scramball

Application: Thinking outside the box, creativity A fast paced thinking game designed after Scrabble. The goal of this game is to spell the most company-related words within a specific time period.

Participant Questionnaire, Waiver & Attire

All participants must sign a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) & liability waiver form. Participants can easily make modifications to the program activities based on individual needs. Wear comfortable clothing & shoes.

Lifestyle Programs

We have two types of Lifeystyle Programs. One type if focused on exercise & fitness, the other on healthy living.

Club Ped is a no-gadget program - you don't need a pedometer (or the product selection nightmares, or the difficult set up process, or the expense, or the replacement policy, etc). It's a simple eight to ten week walk/run program built to motivate employees at all fitness levels to adopt & stick w/ an exercise routine.

We're kind of fond of numbers, but we'll spare you all the data from our last eight years of running this initiative w/ our clients. Here are two basic stats to keep in mind: (1) 81% of participants find the program motivating, & (2) 85% committed to participating in the next session. (Can you say the same about your biometrics & HRA program?!)

Who doesn't like a little friendly competition in the workplace? With Maintain Not Gain, employeesmaintain not gain can compete for successful program completion, best team names, & more. Let's face it, it's hard enough to make it through the year-end holiday season without gaining weight. No one wants a preachy, patronizing health education program to weigh them down!

Here's a little data to reinforce NIFS emphasis on impact: (1) 84% of participants rated the program as excellent, (2) almost 91% indicated that the program positively influenced their lifestyle, & (3) close to 75% of participants indicated they would not have been successful at maintaining their weight over the holidays if they had not participated in NIFS program. (How's that for impact?!)

Maintain Not Gain is one example of a Healthy Lifestyle Program:

A team-based holiday weight maintenance competition

Club Ped is one Example of a fitness Program:

A simple & straightforward walking programwalking program

Onsite Group Fitness

There's something about committing to exercise w/ a group - the camaraderie, the fun, the music, & of course, the workout. We know a little about getting our groove on.

Lucky for you, all of NIFS talented staff are able to teach group classes. In fact, they have to facilitate a class as part of their interview. Count on us to bring the safe, effective, & fun classes. Yes, we know where to find the coolest music, & it turns out we're up on the latest trends, choreography, & certifications.

Ready to get that base thumping in your meeting room turned group fitness studio? You just need to clear the space & a few supplies (300). It'll be a match made in heaven!

Classes are part of our traditional offerings when we staff your onsite fitness center; many formats are offered at no additional charge. If you're looking for a "classes only" option, we can provide that too. Contact us to find out more about how to offer classes at your office.

Wellness Presentations

NIFS has over 75 different Wellness presentations available. Presentations are divided into 4 categories including: Fitness, Weight-Loss, Nutrition, & General Wellness topics.

Presentation Details:‏

Presentation cover a variety of topics including fitness, nutrition, wellness

30 to 60-Minute Sessions on a Variety of Health Topics

1-Month Membership Giveaway at Each Presentation

Webinars Available

Presented by degreed health/fitness professionals & registered dietitians

Free NIFS Fitness Center guest pass for all attendees

PowerPoint presentations w/ additional handouts

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