HEALTH EDUCATION ACADEMIC WORK
Health Behavior Change Paper
The goal of this project was to track an unhealthy behavior and use health behavior change models to correct the "bad" habit. I chose to track my inconsistent sleep schedule and used strategies such as drinking less caffeine, implementing breathing exercises, and putting my cell phone away early to ensure a healthier sleep cycle. I successfully implemented a more consistent sleep schedule upon completion. Viewing health education from the role of a patient/client, I gained a better understanding of the perspective my own patients may hold.
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Course: HSC3102, Personal & Family Health
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Instructor: Dr. Amber Emanuel
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Semester: Fall 2017
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Project Grade: 39/40 (A)
Project #1
Persuasive Public Speech
The goal of this project was to prepare and present an eight-minute persuasive speech on a science issue of our choosing and effectively persuade our audience to take specific action on the issue. I chose to tackle the issue of food insecurity. If someone is food insecure it means they lack access to adequate nutritional food due to limited money and/or resources. My project involved a specific focus on its prevalence across college campuses. I used statistics, real-life examples, and ethos to appeal to my class members. I used a call to action to inspire my classmates to volunteer in our community to fight food insecurity.
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Course: AEC3030C, Effective Oral Communication
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Instructor: Dr. Linda Perry
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Semester: Fall 2019
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Project Grade: 150/150 (A)
Project #2
Skills Mastery Logic Model
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Course: HSC4713,Planning, Implementing, and Evaluating Health Promotion Programs
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Instructor: Dr. Joy Rodgers
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Semester: Fall 2020
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Project Grade: 74.5/80 (A)
This project involved creating a cohesive logic model that described the necessary inputs, outputs, and projected outcomes of a successful planned program. After assessing primary demographic information within the local community, I chose to aim my program toward reducing food insecurity among college students in Alachua County. This project helped me understand the process involved in executing a health education program.
Project #3
Educational Presentation & Lesson Plan
This specific project involved creating a lesson plan and an associated teaching presentation on any health topic of choice. We worked in teams of four, and our chosen topic was cardiovascular disease within a priority population of African American women. I contributed greatly to the group in terms of presentation design, creative engagement ideas, and lesson plan content. We presented our lesson/educational lecture to a virtual audience. We evaluated our performance using post-presentation surveys and learned that our audience felt that they had benefitted from attending our lesson.
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Course: HSC4302, Methods and Materials in Health Education
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Instructor: Dr. Kim Holton
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Semester: Fall 2020
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Project Grade: 195/200 (A)
Project #4
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