Learning Objective #1: Understand the importance of innovative programming within the school health environment | |||
Learning Objective #2: Understand how the Health Belief Model supports health behaviors adopted by children |
I Feel Good!” provides young children with valuable and practical health information that they can apply to their daily wellness practices. Based on the Health Belief Model and the constructs within (perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefits, perceived barriers), this innovative program provides young children with weekly messages of wellness, illness and injury prevention awareness ranging from handwashing importance to seat belt safety. Messages tie in to weekly, monthly and seasonal observances. Each weekly message “airing” over the school's public announcement system is narrated by “Freeda Feelgood,” played by a local community actress. The messages do not exceed six minutes in length and are filled with music and sound effects for great auditory appeal for the children. Pre-assessments of the children's health knowledge baseline serve as valuable data for content selection. Outcome evaluations will be critical in determining the success of the program.