Workplace Wellness Recreation Programme Development Training

Objectives:
• Understand the concept of workplace wellness and its importance.
• Define recreation and its role in employee well-being.
• Identify the key components of a wellness programme.
• Explore the legal and ethical framework for workplace wellness in South Africa.

Topics:
• Introduction to workplace wellness: definitions and benefits.
• The role of recreation in employee health and productivity.
• Historical development of workplace wellness programmes.
• South African legislation: OHSA, Employment Equity Act, and wellness policies.
• Ethical considerations in wellness programme design.
• Overview of the unit standard 254239.
• Case studies: successful workplace wellness initiatives.
• Group discussion: current wellness challenges in workplaces.

Objectives:
• Conduct a workplace wellness needs assessment.
• Identify and engage key stakeholders.
• Use survey and interview techniques to gather data.
• Analyse data to inform programme design.

Topics:
• Methods for needs assessment: surveys, focus groups, interviews.
• Identifying stakeholder groups: management, employees, unions, HR.
• Building a stakeholder engagement plan.
• Data collection tools and techniques.
• Analysing needs assessment data.
• Prioritising wellness needs based on evidence.
• Workshop: designing a needs assessment survey.
• Presenting findings to stakeholders.

Objectives:
• Apply programme design principles to wellness recreation.
• Compare different wellness programme models.
• Develop programme goals and objectives.
• Create a logic model for a wellness programme.

Topics:
• Principles of programme design: relevance, inclusivity, sustainability.
• Wellness programme models: holistic, medical, behavioural.
• Setting SMART goals and measurable objectives.
• Logic models: inputs, activities, outputs, outcomes.
• Incorporating recreation activities: sports, fitness, arts, social events.
• Budgeting and resource allocation.
• Risk management in recreation activities.
• Group exercise: drafting a programme plan.

Objectives:
• Plan the implementation of a wellness recreation programme.
• Manage resources effectively: human, financial, physical.
• Develop an implementation timeline.
• Identify and mitigate potential barriers.

Topics:
• Implementation phases: pilot, rollout, scaling.
• Resource management: staff, facilities, equipment.
• Budget tracking and financial controls.
• Timeline development: Gantt charts and milestones.
• Communication strategies for programme launch.
• Managing resistance to change.
• Vendor and partner coordination.
• Workshop: creating an implementation plan.

Objectives:
• Develop a monitoring and evaluation framework.
• Use indicators to measure programme success.
• Collect and analyse evaluation data.
• Apply findings for continuous improvement.

Topics:
• M&E frameworks: logic models, theory of change.
• Key performance indicators (KPIs) for wellness programmes.
• Data collection methods: surveys, participation rates, health metrics.
• Analysing evaluation data: quantitative and qualitative.
• Reporting results to stakeholders.
• Continuous improvement cycles: Plan-Do-Check-Act.
• Case study: evaluating a real-world programme.
• Group activity: designing an M&E plan.

Objectives:
• Understand the importance of inclusivity in wellness.
• Design programmes that accommodate diverse needs.
• Address cultural, physical, and socioeconomic barriers.
• Promote mental health and well-being.

Topics:
• Diversity dimensions: age, gender, culture, ability.
• Inclusive design principles: universal access, flexibility.
• Mental health in the workplace: stress, burnout, depression.
• Employee assistance programmes (EAPs) integration.
• Adapting recreation activities for different abilities.
• Culturally sensitive programming.
• Addressing stigma around mental health.
• Workshop: inclusive programme scenario planning.

Objectives:
• Develop a communication plan for the wellness programme.
• Use marketing techniques to increase participation.
• Build a culture of wellness through engagement.
• Evaluate communication effectiveness.

Topics:
• Communication plan components: audience, message, channels.
• Marketing wellness: branding, incentives, campaigns.
• Digital tools: intranet, apps, social media.
• Engagement strategies: champions, events, feedback loops.
• Behaviour change theories: nudge theory, transtheoretical model.
• Measuring communication reach and impact.
• Case studies: successful wellness campaigns.
• Group activity: creating a marketing flyer.

Objectives:
• Plan for long-term sustainability of the programme.
• Integrate wellness into organisational culture.
• Present a comprehensive programme proposal.
• Reflect on learning and next steps.

Topics:
• Sustainability strategies: funding, leadership support, partnerships.
• Embedding wellness into HR policies and performance management.
• Developing a wellness committee.
• Future trends: technology, remote work wellness.
• Final project: presentation of a wellness recreation programme.
• Peer and facilitator feedback.
• Action planning for implementation.
• Course wrap-up and certification.