Employee Wellness Program Jeopardy

Popular game of Jeopardy first aired in the spring of 1964 , viewers have tuned forward every day to see if you're as smart as competitors. Use this same enthusiasm with a version of welfare that teaches and reinforces the messages of health promotion for employees that people just having fun .

Wellness program Jeopardy also works well as a social protection initiative in any organization. Keep the game in lunch / break or conference room fourth where employees can see them eat and relax . Or promote as entertainment for a broader initiative , as a health fair .

Choose the categories according to the objectives of the program, for example :

General elements of health promotion - Gym , smoking , stress , nutrition, weight management , preventive health care
Health problems targeted employees / work priorities - communication skills , conflict management , diet , safety , ergonomics , shift work on health, employee assistance programs
Campaign support current health , such as fitness - aerobic fitness , anaerobic exercise , strength, flexibility , performance-enhancing drugs , supplements.
You can get ideas for questions focus groups , Internet , library, welfare programs of the past, or internal databases .

The basic rules of the game are online, try ehow.com/about_5344112_official-rules-jeopardy-game.html . It takes at least 2 or 3 players (test pitting teams with multiple players against each other in place) , a master of ceremonies to give the right answers, and a notebook. Players will have a buzzer or bell , markers and paper for Final Jeopardy welfare .

As will be seen by an audience, make sure the game is big enough to see from a distance - with low-tech or high-tech .

low Tech

Mark poster or foam board in a grid with 5 columns and 6 rows of feathers. Each cell must be large enough to hold 2 points or prize money . Make lines in the top row to accommodate larger pieces of paper with categories written on them .
Put binder clips over white boxes in the top row , and attach documents to categories .
The creation of 30 questions and answers for each round (5 questions for each of the six categories).
Write responses on 30 different maps large indexes , with answers and questions for a key to the emcee .
Registration price point or number on the back of the cards . Leave the top row , fill the rest of the grid with chips implemented in the appropriate categories ( response side down, point / yield up) on the board. They must be in ascending order and the question more difficult, because its value increases . By putting two quantities in each square , the same board can be used in both single and double Jeopardy wellness .
Prop or into the game against a wall or easel.
Tip: Attach another binder clip at the top of the table to keep a tab that says on one side and double in the other. To remind players that are back.
high tech

Create a digital network model (using PowerPoint or similar) with the establishment of the table.
Make a slide for each grid cell that the presenter can click on the slide sorter or a hypertext link to an applicant chooses . The answer will be visible to players and spectators . The question is on the corresponding page of notes where only the presenter can see.
Fill the categories , questions and points for each new game after the creation of this model.
Tip: Give each column and the corresponding answer slides a different background color to help the ringmaster find the answer quickly.

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Remember: Make pleasure to be does not mean that you are not as serious think aspects of your program . Participants half a century ago are more likely to stay with the habits they learn ways to improve long-term health .

Dean Witherspoon , President and founder of the firm being of employees , improving health systems, has 25 years of health promotion . He served on the board of the Association for the promotion of health, and various regional offices and state . Dean is a speaker and author of national renown , having presented at over 70 conferences and hundreds of articles written well-being of employees and national publications.