Health Resources Resources for Special Olympics Health programs including Healthy Athletes, Athlete Leadership, and Fitness Challenges.
Athlete Leadership
- Each year, Special Olympics New Mexico provides multiple opportunities for SONM athletes to gain new leadership skills and put those skills to work in an athlete-driven role.
Current Opportunities: Stay tuned!
Fitness Captains
- Dynamic Stretching Guide
- Strength and Endurance Exercise Guide
- Strength and Endurance Exercise Videos
- Fitness Captain Practice Planner
Health Messengers
2021
Development Ambassadors
- Development Ambassador Flyer
- Development Ambassador Overview
- Apply to be a Development Ambassador
General Information
Fitness Challenges
Fitness Challenges Overview
Special Olympics New Mexico creates Fitness Challenges throughout the year to promote health, wellness, and general fitness of all Special Olympics athletes. Keep reading to learn more and participate in current fitness challenges.
Group Waiver
- The Group Waiver is for groups participating in fitness programming, with individuals (participants) who do not have active medical forms on file with Special Olympics New Mexico.
- Group Waiver Fillable
2022 Fall Fitness Challenge (6-week challenge):
- Fall Fitness Challenge Week 1 PDF
- Fall Fitness Challenge Week 2 PDF
- Fall Fitness Challenge Week 3 PDF
- Fall Fitness Challenge Week 4 PDF
- Fall Fitness Challenge Week 5 PDF
- Fall Fitness Challenge Week 6 PDF
- Fall Fitness Challenge Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) PDF
- Fall Fitness Challenge Details and why you should participate!
- Register for the Fall Fitness Challenge
Group Waiver Fillable
- The Group Waiver is for groups participating in fitness programming, with individuals (participants) who do not have active medical forms on file with Special Olympics New Mexico.
- Group Waiver Fillable
Health – Family Resources
- Become a Special Olympics athlete
- Special Olympics Fitness Resources
- More resources coming soon
Health – Fit 5
Health – Focus on Fitness Challenge
Abe’s Focus On Fitness Challenge
SONM athlete & Health Messenger Abe Assaad has created a fitness challenge for all Special Olympics athletes to focus on and improve their fitness. The official April-June 2021 challenge has ended but we will keep the resources below so you can continue to use the resources and create workouts!
How to participate:
1. Download and complete the Fitness Assessment PDF and then download and use the Focus on Fitness Pick 8 Workout Builder PDF to create customized workouts throughout the week. Use the Focus on Fitness Tracker to track how many workouts you complete throughout the challenge. The Focus on Fitness Videos will demonstrate exercises as well as discuss proper form.
2. Connect with other Special Olympics athletes during the challenge by joining the SONMFit Facebook Group.