Wits Workout Curriculum
Wits Workout is a peer-reviewed, pilot-tested, brain health resource tool developed to assist leaders who program for older adults in community settings. Based on the research that intellectual challenge and social connectedness contribute to brain health throughout life, Wits Workout has two main goals—to provide purposeful opportunities for older adults to engage intellectually and to increase their socialization through ongoing group participation.
This 264 page facilitator’s guide consists of 24 themed units, each accommodating a 60–90 minute face-to-face program. The length of the session can be modified by the number of activities utilized. Sessions can be offered weekly, biweekly, or monthly and can stand alone or be presented as a series.
Units include:
• Leader guides
• Printable activity handouts
• Answer sheets
Whether you are an experienced leader or a novice, Wits Workout makes it easy to lead discussions and facilitate a shared learning experience.
- Wits Workout Facilitators Guide
- USB Drive with easy-to-print handouts by unit
There is a fidelity acknowledgement that will need to be signed prior to us sending out your order. There will be a link to this in your confirmation email.You are acknowledging the following:
- Activity sheets are designed to be duplicated for participant use.
- The curriculum is otherwise copyright-protected from duplicating, sharing with others, and posting on any digital platform.
By proceeding to your purchase, you acknowledge that you have read this and will fill out the fidelity acknowledgment prior to us sending out your materials.
If you have questions about this, feel free to email or call Molly Hofer or Chelsey Byers
If you choose the option to mail in a check:
1. Add Wits Workout to the check memo
2. Send check to:
University of Illinois Extension
c/o Wits Workout
801 N Country Fair Dr., SteD
Champaign, IL 61821