Health & Empowerment
Special Olympics New Jersey has embraced two initiatives to enhance an athlete’s participation in sport.
Healthy Athlete Program:
This program offers athletes access to health and wellness professionals who provide annual physicals, eye exams, physical therapy assessments, dental evaluations, dermatology screenings and more. The program is offered primarily at the Summer and Winter Games, with selected activities offered throughout the year at other events and at the Special Olympics New Jersey Sports Complex.
Empowerment Programs:
Special Olympics New Jersey provides an extensive menu of athlete empowerment activities including: the Athlete University, Global Messenger Program (Public Speaking), Unified Sports, Athlete Congress, Coaching Opportunities and more. The purpose of offering these activities is to develop skills that will compliment participation and enhance the athlete’s sport experience.