Healthy Athletes - Get Involved

Here's how to get and stay involved with Healthy Athletes!

Healthy Athletes is designed to improve athletes’ health and fitness in order to enhance their ability to train and compete in Special Olympics. All of these programs are non-invasive screenings designed to offer additional support at no cost to our athletes and their families.

Be Your Best on the Field: Healthy Athletes screenings can identify and address underlying health issues, allowing you to perform at your peak and reach your full potential in Special Olympics Pennsylvania competitions.

Stay Healthy and Active: The program helps you develop healthy habits and gain a better understanding of your health, leading to a more fulfilling and active life.

Connect with Experts: Healthy Athletes provides access to healthcare professionals who understand the needs of athletes with intellectual disabilities.

Empower Yourself: Learn valuable self-advocacy skills to effectively communicate your health needs and concerns.

Peace of Mind: Knowing your athlete has received a comprehensive health screening can alleviate anxieties and provide reassurance about their well-being.

Early Detection, Better Outcomes: Early identification of health issues can lead to timely intervention and better long-term health outcomes for your athlete.

Support and Resources: Healthy Athletes connects you with resources and support networks within the Special Olympics community.

Empowering Your Athlete: Healthy Athletes helps your athlete learn about their health and develop self-advocacy skills.

Support Your Athletes' Success: Healthy Athletes provides valuable tools to help your athletes achieve optimal physical health and well-being, contributing to their success in training and competition.

Learn from Experts: Gain valuable knowledge from healthcare professionals about caring for athletes with intellectual disabilities.

Become a Health Champion: Become a role model for promoting healthy habits and encouraging athletes to participate in screenings.

Connect with Resources: Access resources that can be integrated into your coaching practice to support the overall health and well-being of your athletes.

Gain Valuable Skills: Receive free training on how to care for people with intellectual disabilities, enhancing your knowledge and skills.

Raise Awareness: Contribute to raising awareness about health disparities and the importance of accessible healthcare for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Promote Inclusion: Help to break down barriers and promote greater inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities in your community.

Explore Sponsorship and Branding Opportunities: Partner with Healthy Athletes to support the program and gain valuable brand exposure.

Support a Meaningful Cause: Align your brand with a program that is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of athletes with intellectual disabilities.

Showcase Corporate Social Responsibility: Demonstrate your commitment to social responsibility and community involvement.

Gain Brand Visibility: Utilize sponsorship opportunities to increase brand awareness and reach a targeted audience.