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Healthy Lifestyle
Event Summary Healthy Lifestyle provides HOSA members with the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills required to understand healthy living and the impact on health throughout the life span. This competitive event consists of 2 rounds. Round One is a written, multiple choice test and the top scoring competitors will advance to Round Two for a judge interview. In addition, each competitor will focus on one personal healthy lifestyle goal and document his or her efforts in a personalized portfolio. This event aims to inspire members to learn more about health literacy topics and to develop healthy habits for a lifetime. Dress Code Competitors shall wear proper business attire or official HOSA uniform, during both rounds. Bonus points will be awarded for proper dress. General Rules
- Competitors in this event must be active members of HOSA and in good standing.
- Middle School, Secondary and Postsecondary / Collegiate divisions are eligible to compete in this event.
- Competitors must be familiar with and adhere to the “ General Rules and Regulations of the HOSA Competitive Events Program (GRR)."
- All competitors shall report to the site of the event at the time designated for each round of competition. At ILC, competitor’s photo ID must be presented prior to ALL competition rounds. Official References a. US Department of Health and Human Services (2015). Prevention & wellness. Retrieved from http://www.hhs.gov/programs/prevention-and- wellness/index.html b. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2017). Healthy living. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyLiving/ c. ChooseMyPlate.gov (n.d.). Choose my plate. Retrieved from http://www.choosemyplate.gov/ d. HealthyPeople.gov (2017). Adolescent health. Retrieved from https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topics-objectives/topic/Adolescent- Health e. HealthyPeople.gov (2017). Healthy people 2020. Retrieved from https://www.healthypeople.gov/
New for 2020- 2021
Portfolio will be submitted electronically for ILC (no hard copies required). Competitor orientation deleted from ILC. Health assessment requirement has changed. Editorial changes have been made in the guidelines for clarity. Rating sheet has been updated to reflect guideline changes.
- As a place to start, competitors are encouraged to learn about how to set SMART goals from the following sites. Other sites may also be used, at the discretion of the competitor, for their own understanding of how to set effective SMART goals. f. Esposito, E. (2015). The essential guide to writing smart goals, Retrieved from https://www.smartsheet.com/blog/essential-guide-writing-smart-goals g. DecisionSkills (2014). SMART goals- quick overview. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-SvuFIQjK Round One: Test
- Test Instructions: The written test will consist of 50 multiple choice items in a maximum of 60 minutes.
- Time Remaining Announcements: There will be a verbal announcement when there are 30 minutes, 15 minutes, 5 minutes, and 1 minute remaining to complete the test.
- Written Test Plan Health-Related Quality of Life & Well-Being…………………….…...10% Prevention and Wellness .................................................................. 10% Physical activity, exercise and fitness .............................................. 20% Healthy eating and optimal weight ................................................... 20% Oral health .......................................................................................... 5% Sleep................................................................................................... 5% Disease prevention ........................................................................... 10% Diabetes Cancer Heart disease Stroke STDs Risky behaviors ............................................................................... 10% Excessive alcohol use Smoking and tobacco use Injury and accident prevention Stress management and longevity ................................................... 10 %
- The test score from Round One will be used to qualify the competitor for Round Two. 9. Sample Test Questions
- How does regular intense physical activity by adults decrease the risk of developing a hip fracture? A. Regular intense physical activity increases joint range of motion. B. Regular intense physical activity slows the loss of bone density. C. Regular intense physical activity builds connective tissue around the joints. D. Regular intense physical activity decreases pressure on the hip joint. HHS PAG pp 38
- What is the leading cause of premature and preventable death in the United States? A. Tobacco use B. Binge drinking C. Choking (airway obstruction) D. Accidents CDC
interview with the judges. ii. The more substantive the documentation, the easier it will be for the judges to evaluate progress towards the goal. Documentation may include data from reputable sources, photos, letters from professionals, etc. iii. Documentation of medical care and progress (lab work, results of medical tests, etc.) may be included in the portfolio at the discretion of the competitor and their parents and/or legal guardian, if the competitor is under the age of 18. Competitors may block out personal information such as SSN, insurance number, address, etc. iv. Narrative pages are formatted:
- one-sided, typed, 12 pt. Arial font, double-spaced, in English, 1” margins on 8 ½” x 11” paper
- Running header with last name, event and page number on top right side of each page (not counting title page).
- Reference Page: List the literature cited to give guidance to the portfolio. American Psychological Association (APA) is the preferred resource in Health Science. One page only. Points will be awarded for compiling a clean, legible reference page, but the formatting of the reference page is not judged.
- The only specific rules for the portfolio are listed in #18. The number of pages, use of photos, data, etc. is totally up to the competitor. Round Two: Presentation for Judges
- Round Two will consist of a four (4) minute presentation with judges followed by two (2) minutes to respond to judge questions.
- Use of index card notes during the presentation are permitted. Electronic notecards (on a tablet, smart phone, laptop, etc.…) are permitted, but may not be shown to judges.
- The Presentation will contain the following key items: a. INTRODUCTION: The competitor will be introduced to the judge(s) and seated at a conference table with the judges. b. EXPLANATION: The competitor will have four (4) minutes to explain his/her personal healthy living goal and show/demonstrate/discuss his/her progress toward achieving the goal. Competitors may choose to bring their portfolio to ILC competition, to reference during the presentation, but no points are awarded on the rating sheet for doing so. c. A time card will be held up with one-minute remaining during the explanation and again with one-minute remaining during the judge questions. The timekeeper will call time at the end of each phase of the interview. d. JUDGE QUESTIONS: Time will be called at four minutes and then judges will have up to two (2) minutes to ask questions of the competitor. The following sample questions, or similar questions, may be asked: o What was the greatest challenge you faced in achieving your goal?
o Did you ever think about giving up? Why didn’t you? o What surprised you the most about this entire process? o If you could start this process all over again, what would you do differently? o What will you take from this experience to use in your future profession? e. CONCLUSION: The judges will have two (2) minutes to evaluate the portfolio and complete the rating sheets. Final Scoring
- Scores from Round One test will be added to Round Two to determine the final results.
- In the case of a tie, the highest score will be used to determine rank. Required Digital Uploads
- The completed portfolio must be uploaded as a single document, pdf preferred, by competitor: a. to Tallo for Secondary & Postsecondary/Collegiate divisions OR b. to this Link for Middle School division. Name of file MUST read: school name.state/association.member name.ILC c. Uploads for ILC will be open from April 15th - May 15th for ILC qualified competitors only. Instructions for uploading materials to Tallo (Secondary/Postsecondary divisions only) can be found HERE. NOTE: States have the option to use hard copy submissions instead of digital submissions. Please check with your State Advisor to determine what process is used in your state. For ILC, only digital submissions will be used for judging if uploaded by May 15 th. Competitors Must Provide: Uploaded .pdf of portfolio, by published deadline #2 lead pencil with eraser Watch with second hand (optional-Round Two only) Index cards or electronic notecards (optional) Photo ID
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
Parent/Guardian/Advisor Permission
This form MUST be included in the Healthy Lifestyle Portfolio for competitors who are age
17 or younger.
Competitor Name ____________________________________ Date of Birth __________
SMART Goal: ____________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Note to Parents/Advisors: Please read these event guidelines carefully. Participation is
voluntary. HOSA members should choose to participate in this event if it is consistent with their
personal and career goals.
HOSA members who wish to enter this competition are asked to provide documentation of their
personal health. This may include data from physician offices or other caregivers. It may also
include information that can be considered highly personal or private. Competitors in this event are
encouraged to see a licensed health provider before beginning this event to obtain baseline
data and discuss his/her goal for improving personal health. HOSA does not encourage any HOSA
member getting involved with a fad diet, exercise program, or other program that is not under the
direction of a licensed healthcare provider. These practices can be dangerous to a person’s health
and are not the intent of this event.
Competitors and their parents should decide what information they wish to include in the Healthy
Lifestyle portfolio. Competitors should ONLY include information they are comfortable sharing with
event judges.
By signing this form, parents/guardians:
- Agree that you have read the event guidelines.
- Verify that all the information in this portfolio is accurate and used with your permission.
Parent (Guardian) Signature: _______________________________ Date: ________
Print Full Name and Address:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
By signing this form, HOSA advisors:
- Agree that you have read the event guidelines.
- Verify that the submitted goal is realistic and based in sound research for this competitor.
Advisor Signature: _______________________________ Date: ________
Print Advisor Name, Chapter Name, School & State:
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE – Judge’s Rating Sheet
Round Two Interview
Competitor # _____________________ Judge’s Signature ___________________________
Division: MS ______ SS ______ PS/C ______
A. Portfolio Excellent 5 points Good 4 points Average 3 points Fair 2 points Poor 0 points JUDGE SCORE
1. Title Page Title page includes event name, competitor’s name & age, HOSA chapter and division, school name, state, and specific healthy lifestyle goal. N/A N/A N/A Portfolio not submitted OR title page does not include all requirements OR is not present. 2. Health Lifestyle Assessment Healthy Lifestyle Assessment is included. N/A N/A N/A Portfolio not submitted OR healthy Lifestyle Assessment is not included. 3. Parental/Advisor Permission Form included if age 17 or younger Parental/Advisor Permission Form is included if age 17 or under or is not applicable to competitor. N/A N/A N/A Portfolio not submitted OR Parental/Advisor Permission Form is required but not included. 4. Reference Page The reference page is included with the paper and includes: Event name, Competitor/Team Member Names, HOSA Division, HOSA Chapter #, School Name, State/Assoc NA NA NA Paper not submitted OR no reference page is included OR all items are not included.
One PDF file with Portfolio Uploaded Online*: Yes ____ No ____
*If the materials are not uploaded, please note that applicable items on the
rubric below cannot be judged.
C. Presentation Excellent 5 points Good 4 points Average 3 points Fair 2 points Poor 0 points JUDGE SCORE
2. Voice Pitch, tempo, volume, quality The competitor’s voice was loud enough to hear. The competitor varied rate & volume to enhance the speech. Appropriate pausing was employed. The competitor spoke loudly and clearly enough to be understood. The competitor varied rate OR volume to enhance the speech. Pauses were attempted. The competitor could be heard most of the time. The competitor attempted to use some variety in vocal quality, but not always successfully. The competitor’s voice is low. Judges have difficulty hearing the presentation. Judge had difficulty hearing and/or understanding much of the speech due to low volume. Little variety in rate or volume. 3. Stage Presence Poise, posture, eye contact, and enthusiasm Movements & gestures were purposeful and enhanced the delivery of the speech and did not distract. Body language reflects comfort interacting with audience. Facial expressions and body language consistently generated a strong interest and enthusiasm for the topic. The competitor maintained adequate posture and non-distracting movement during the speech. Some gestures were used. Facial expressions and body language sometimes generated an interest and enthusiasm for the topic. Stiff or unnatural use of nonverbal behaviors. Body language reflects some discomfort interacting with audience. Limited use of gestures to reinforce verbal message. Facial expressions and body language are used to try to generate enthusiasm but seem somewhat forced. The competitor’s posture, body language, and facial expressions indicated a lack of enthusiasm for the topic. Movements were distracting. No attempt was made to use body movement or gestures to enhance the message. No interest or enthusiasm for the topic came through in presentation. 4. Diction,* **Pronunciation**** and Grammar Delivery emphasizes and enhances message. Clear enunciation and pronunciation. No vocal fillers (ex: "ahs," "uh/ums," or "you- knows”). Tone heightened interest and complemented the verbal message. Delivery helps to enhance message. Clear enunciation and pronunciation. Minimal vocal fillers (ex: "ahs," "uh/ums," or "you- knows”). Tone complemented the verbal message Delivery adequate. Enunciation and pronunciation suitable. Noticeable verbal fillers (ex: "ahs," "uh/ums," or "you-knows”) present. Tone seemed inconsistent at times. Delivery quality minimal. Regular verbal fillers (ex: "ahs," "uh/ums," or "you-knows”) present. Delivery problems cause disruption to message. Many distracting errors in pronunciation and/or articulation. Monotone or inappropriate variation of vocal characteristics. Inconsistent with verbal message. 5. Answered judge questions effectively. The competitor provided excellent answers to judge’s questions, shared important details and maintained a high level of professionalism and poise throughout the presentation. The competitor answered the judge’s questions accurately and provided some important details about healthy living concepts and their journey. The competitor was able to answer most of the questions effectively, could have provided more details regarding healthy living concepts and their journey. The competitor answered some of the questions but failed to expound on the details of healthy living concepts involved in their journey. The competitor had trouble answering the judge’s questions. More evidence is needed to demonstrate a basic understanding of healthy living concepts.
Total Points (13 5 )
- Definition of Diction – Choice of words especially with regard to correctness, clearness, and effectiveness. ** Definition of Pronunciation – Act or manner of uttering officially.
