chance initiative service learning project 2012
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CHANCE Initiative Service Learning Project 2012. Peru State College Mary Martin and Jamie Theye. “Gateway to Greatness”. We welcome the CHANCE Initiative… . CHANCE Initiative . Children’s Health, Activity & Nutrition Community Engagement Initiative 14-Week Pilot Study Volunteer - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
CHANCE InitiativeService Learning Project
2012Peru State College
Mary Martin and Jamie Theye
We welcome the CHANCE Initiative…
“Gateway to Greatness”
Children’s Health, Activity & Nutrition Community Engagement Initiative
14-Week Pilot Study Volunteer
Created Lesson Plans Harvard School of Public Health’s Healthy Eating Plate
Lunch, P.E. Classes, Grocery Store Trips
CHANCE Initiative
Obesity epidemic in America Specifically southeast Nebraska
Lack of affordable nutritious foods Occupations and lifestyles Lack of fitness facilities and expertise Diabetes, heart disease, and high blood
pressure rates higher
Preliminary Barriers
Grant Physiological Data Kick-off Ceremony
Unlocking the Gates
“Learn by Doing” approach Interaction with local students
Provide health, activity, and nutrition information Via social-norms marketing
Increase knowledge Collaboration and organizational skills Teamwork Goal-directed behavior
Impact on PSC Students
Peru State College Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) Peru State College Physical Education,
Activities, and Kinesiology Students (PEAKS) Auburn Public Schools Local grocery stores, health practitioners,
etc.
Bridges Built
Long-term effects Offset obesity epidemic
Build a foundation of knowledge: Health Activity Nutrition
Impact on the Community
Marketing Department Press Release Community Health Fair Faculty Members Rotary Groups PBL & PEAKS Meetings
Publicity
Bookmarks Magnets Word of Mouth Local Doctor The Students Themselves
Social-Norms Marketing
Longitudinal Initiative Planned, developed, implemented, and
continued participation Offset obesity epidemic Keys for future healthy lifestyle choices
The Gates to Greatness