Dormitory Curriculum

 

Students can learn a lot about healthy lifestyles during evening programs in the dormitories. Below you will find some suggestions. Pay special attention to the food- and health-related movies; they are great for movie-night in the dormitories.

Module	Discus​​sion Topics	Classroom Lessons	Worksheets/Projects
Module 1: Healthy Eating 101	What Does "Healthy Food" Mean? (30 minutes) Family, Health, and Food (30 minutes)	Nutrition Jeopardy (30 minutes) Choosing Healthy Food in the Cafeteria (15-30 minutes)	Worksheet: Navigating a Grocery Store (2-3 hours depending on distance from grocery store and number of students)
Module 2: Move It!	Fitting Activity into Your Life (20-30 minutes) Stress Relief (20 minutes)	Stop Talking and Get Active (As long as you feel it is appropriate and beneficial.)	Project: Creating a Center Garden
Module 3: Tying it Together: Body Weight, Body Image, and Goal Setting	Contradictory Trends (20 minutes) Setting Goals (20 minutes)		All Food- and Health-Related Movies