The purpose of this assignment is to help you practice the following skills that are essential to
your success in this health sciences program and in your future work, graduate, or professional school
studies:
Understanding basic health sciences knowledge
Analyzing relevant health data sources
Effectively utilizing research tools and health resources
Synthesizing health programs and other research
Applying bestâpractices from other health programs
Creating your own health program based on the aforementioned skills
Knowledge: This assignment will also help you to become familiar with several of the following
important course learning objectives:
Draft a program plan rationale.
Describe the basic elements of health promotion planning: needs assessment, mission, goals,
objectives, intervention, timeline, budget and evaluation.
Identify health program planning models and intervention strategies to address a health
concern in a specific population.
Identify barriers to successful implementation of program plans.
Demonstrate the ability to draft a health promotion program plan