The Department of Health Promotion & Wellness is proud to offer presentations on a variety of health topics throughout the year that can be requested by faculty, staff, and students for academic courses, student organization meetings, and other various events on campus.
A description of each program can be found below. For any questions regarding presentations, please email HealthPromotion@ua.edu.
Presentation Topics
General Wellness
College can be a pivotal time for developing health behaviors that foster students’ overall health and well-being. This presentation shares tips and resources for supporting your general health at The Capstone and provides a brief overview of the services from the Dept. of Health Promotion & Wellness.
Eating Disorders/Body Image
Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental health condition and body image issues continue to be rampant with the existence of social media. This presentation will discuss what it means to have a healthy body image and how to determine if you have a healthy relationship with food.
Nutrition
Eating healthy and affordably can be easier said than done. This program covers foundational nutrition knowledge to help college students succeed in eating for their overall health and well-being.
Sexual Health
STI Prevention: There are nearly 26 million new cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the US each year. Over half of these infections will be in young people aged 18 – 24 years old. In this presentation, we will discuss STIs, STI prevention, barrier methods, and communication skills for talking to your partner, as well as campus and local resources.
Healthy Relationships
Healthy Relationships: Managing relationships can be a difficult skill to cultivate. In this presentation, we will define the characteristics of a healthy relationship and help cultivate the skills necessary to identify the signs of an unhealthy relationship. Participants will also learn to navigate difficult conversations and set boundaries.
Mindful Eating
Is your mind full or are you mindful while eating? This one hour presentation reviews the benefits and components of mindful eating and walks participants through a mindful eating experience with a small food item.
Labyrinth Walk
Labyrinths have been used for centuries as a form of walking meditation and a mindfulness tool. While labyrinths may look like a maze, there is only one way in and one way out. These ancient archetypes have been utilized in spiritual settings but are not exclusive to any particular faith. Join us as we teach students about mindfulness and experience walking a labyrinth to calm the mind and reduce stress.
Due to the labyrinth size, particular rooms on campus will need to be reserved and may affect availability. Please submit your request, and a staff member will verify room availability for your request.
Alcohol Safety
The “Know Your BAC” program is designed to teach students about the common misperceptions of alcohol use. The program focuses on increasing student awareness of how they are measuring the alcohol in their drinks, the significance of knowing their Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) level, the signs and symptoms of alcohol poisoning and other pertinent resources.
Stress Management
Being in college and juggling classes, work, social life, and more can be stressful. This presentation focuses on learning about the different types of stress and understanding symptoms of stress, as well as how to relieve stress in a healthy way. Additionally, on campus resources will be identified to get support and help with stress management.
Financial Wellness
Money and finances can be confusing—but they don’t have to be! This presentation breaks down the basics of budgeting, saving, and credit in a way that’s easy to understand and useful. Whether you’re trying to stretch your paycheck, save for something big, or just get a handle on your spending- we’ve got tips and tools to help you feel more confident about your finances.