4-H Healthy Lifestyles Invitational Training

HEALTHY LIFESTYLES INVITATIONAL

Participation Invitational Contest Open to intermediates and seniors Individual and team entries accepted! Teams: ◦ 3-4 youth within same age division from same county Individuals: ◦ Randomly grouped with other individuals to form a team for presentation portion of contest

Contest Format – Part 1 Judging/placing of 8 classes – Individually ◦ Set up similar to CDM contest Intermediates & Seniors judge same classes 7 minutes per class Universal Form A Scantron Each class worth 50 points

Contest Format – Part 2 Each team presented with a scenario ◦ 5 minutes to evaluate it, decide on a solution and prepare a presentation ◦ 5 minutes to give presentation on solution to problem/scenario ◦ 2 additional minutes for Q&A with judges Topic will tie back to one of class topics Presentation worth 50 points

Classes for 2011 Teens & safe driving habits Substance abuse Sun safety Sports nutrition General nutrition/nutrient function Fad diets Altering recipes Passenger safety

Educational Resources Teens & Safe Driving Habits ◦ Safety Belts & Air Bags Fact Sheet Substance Abuse ◦ Students Winning Against Tobacco – Project Resources Sun Safety ◦ Making Sense of Sunscreen & Tanning Products Sports Nutrition ◦ Winning with Nutrition Lesson Handouts Nutrition ◦ Nutrient Needs at a Glance Fad Diets ◦ Winning with Nutrition – Fad Diets Lesson Handout Altering Recipes ◦ Altering Recipes for Good Health Passenger Safety ◦ Safety Belts & Air Bags Fact Sheet ◦ Car Seat Recommendations for Children

2012 Contest Information Released in September!

Sample Classes

Helping Youth Prepare… Study resources Practice classes and presentation scenarios ◦ Avoid creating scenarios with only yes/no options Introduce to Universal Form A Scantron Talk through reasons of class placing Practice presentations ◦ Pre-assign parts among team members Have 4-H members develop classes and presentation scenarios

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