Walk Leader Assessment

Question 1

Why is walking good for you?

Please select 2 answers:

There are no health benefits to walking

Walking can help manage long-term health conditions

The risk of developing certain health conditions can be reduced by up to 50%

Question 2

A walker comes up to you at the end of the walk and says they felt warmer, their breathing was harder, and they could feel their heart beating faster so they don’t think it is good for their health and they won’t be coming again. What would you say to them?

Please select 1 answer:

Agree with them that they shouldn’t come again

Explain this is how your body reacts when walking at a moderate intensity and this is the level needed if you want walking to benefit your health. Tell them they won’t be doing harm

Tell them they need to walk slower

Question 3

If you are concerned about a walker’s safety what should you do?

Please select 1 answer:

Make a note of what has happened or what you are worried about and contact Norfolk Adult Social Care to report your concern

Start to investigate the situation yourself

Do nothing

Question 4

What information should you give walkers at the start of the walk?

Please select 2 answers:

Route information

Any risks during the walk e.g. uneven paths

Tell people they need to walk as fast as they can

Question 5

Which of the following walk features might be particularly useful to note when organising walks with people with mobility issues?

Please select 4 answers:

None

There are seats along the route if someone wants to take a short break

The walk can be shortened or lengthen to suit the group

The path is well maintained

Entrances need access for wheelchairs

Sensory experiences

Question 6

Select the correct statement - Risk assessments should be carried out:

Please select 1 answer:

For all walks where there are over 5 people

For all walks

For all walks where there are vulnerable people

You don’t need one

Question 7

Which of the following are good practice?

Please select 3 answers:

Walk leader to have a basic first aid qualification

Buy everyone a coffee who attends the walk

Welcome new people and introduce them by name

Be aware of different abilities and adapt the speed accordingly

Question 8

A new walker is struggling with the pace, what do you do?

Please select 1 answer:

Tell them they look like they are struggling

Tell them they are doing really well and after having a group break encourage them to walk at the front of the group to help set the pace

Don’t say anything as you don’t want them to feel self-conscious

Question 9

Which of the following walk features might be particularly useful to note when organising walks with people with dementia?

Please select 4 answers:

Walk route away from traffic and crowds

Parking close by to start/end of walk

Having a refreshment venue

Route to include uneven paths

Entrances need access for wheelchairs

Memory triggers to spark social interaction

Question 10

What do you think are the most important considerations in planning your route?

Please select 2 answers:

Arriving early on the day

Considering the needs of your target audience

The route is a minimum of 4 miles

Pre-walking the route and risk assessing

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