Monroe Community College
HED 130: Foundations of Health and Wellness
Behavior Models and Behavior Change Assignment
PART A:
Health Behavioral Change Models
As studied in class, there are many health behavioral change models used to help people
make decisions that can affect both short-term and long-term health and wellness. Four
specific models, as described in your notes and textbook, include:
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Theory of Planned Behavior Model
Health Belief Model/Theory of Reasoned Action Model
Stages of Change Model
Locus of Control Model
Complete the following information (based on targeting a health behavioral change) of:
ELIMINATING BINGE DRINKING.
1.
A thorough definition of each of the 4 models
2. A detailed list, steps, or summary of the strategies that can be used in the model for
successful change of the behavior.
3. Provide a summary of which model you feel is the most successful model and which
model you feel is the least successful and explain why.
PART B:
Health Behavior Change Plan:
Each student will assess their health behavior status, pick a health behavior to change, (a good
reference to identify a behavior could be based on the “Assessment” taken at the start of the
semester); complete and sign the Behavior Change Contract (page A-10 in the front of course
text or (hand out)and write a detailed report on their success or challenges. This is an entirely
personal report and requires no references.
Your written Health Behavior Change Plan and progress report should be 4 pages in length. If
you supplement your report with outside resources, please remember to acknowledge them in
your report.
Include in your report:
1. Summarize the behavior to be changed. What changes can you make now? In the near
future?
2. Select one pattern of behavior you’d like to change.
3. Fill out Behavior Change Contract (page A-10 of text or handout).
4. For all of (month) , chart your progress in a journal. At the end of (Month), describe how
successful you were in following your plan. If you weren’t as successful as you’d like, what
barriers might have influenced this? Be specific.
5. Revise your plan as you feel is needed for future. What are your short-term goals? Are they
realistic and possible? Are the rewards you’ve set-up satisfying and motivational for you?
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Double-space your report, using a 12 point font.
Include a cover sheet, indicating your name, HED-130, title of paper and date due.
Include the “Behavior Change Contract” page
Please, no plastic binders or other covers.
All reports should be stapled prior to being handed-in to instructor.
Be careful about using correct grammar. I encourage students to use “spell check”.
Grading Rubric:
20
80
Format/Directions Followed/Grammar, Syntax, Spelling, etc.)
Content (Accurate and Complete)
100 Points Total
BEHAVIOR CHANGE CONTRACT
HED-130 Foundations of Health and Wellness
Health Behavior Change Plan
After completing the “How Healthy Are You?” assessment in chapter 1, consider how
your current lifestyle will affect your health now and in the future. Identify ONE
target behavior you would like to change.
My behavior change will be:
My long term goal for this behavior is:
There are 3 obstacles to change (things that I am currently doing or situations that
contribute to this behavior or change):
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The strategies I will use to overcome these obstacles are:
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List groups or organizations that may help you change your behavior. Consider
resources on campus (Student Health Services, Support Groups, Clubs, etc.) and
community-based resources, books/reputable website resources, etc.:
1. Set realistic, specific goals and rewards for goal achievement. (Break your goal into
two or more “mini-goals”.
Goal #1: _______________________________________________________________
Target Date #1: __________________________________________________________
Reward:_______________________________________________________________
Goal #2: _______________________________________________________________
Target Date #2: __________________________________________________________
Reward: _______________________________________________________________
Final Goal: _____________________________________________________________
Final Goal Date:
_________________________________________________________
Reward: _______________________________________________________________
Devise and state a Strategy or Plan of Action and a Method for Tracking (Chart, Graph,
Journal, etc.) you will use to monitor your progress.
Consider what supplies you will need, how you will modify your environment, the
people who will be your support system and how you will handle challenging
situations.
(Chart your progress in a journal and at the end of ONE MONTH; describe how
successful you were in following your behavior change plan. If you weren’t as
successful as you’d like, what barriers might have influenced this? Be specific. (Note:
Students do not need to submit actual journals with Health Behavior Change project.)
Make a Commitment by Signing a Personal Behavior Change Contract:
I, (your name)________________________________agree to (behavior change).
__________________________________________________________________
I will begin on (start date) _________________ and plan to reach my goal of (final goal)
______________________________________________________________
By (final target date) ______________________.
By signing this contract, I have made a commitment to changing my behavior and I have had (witness)
_____________________________________ to witness my contract.
Your signature: _____________________________________ Date: _______________
Witness signature: __________________________________ Date: _______________