SAMs Say Health Promotion Campaign for Student Athletes (PDF)
The campaign is conducted through the course EDHS 3500: “Practicum in Peer Alcohol Education” in the University of Virginia's Curry School of Education and taught by Holly Deering. Students gain practical application of health promotion theory, knowledge and skills to work in a University setting through active participation in creating a substance misuse prevention, health, and wellness campaign. Students assess areas of concern within the UVA student-athlete community and utilize that information to create a series of prevention posters. The final product is presented during monthly SAM meetings and displayed for all student-athletes in locker-rooms and academic affairs offices.
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2018-19 Series
- Conversations with Coaches
- Don’t Be Hung Up with a Hangover
- Hydration – Hoos Thirsty?
- Injury Recovery
- Smart Napping
- Stretching
- Study Abroad
- Time Management
- Train Your Brain to Study Effectively
2017-2018 Series
- Mental Health
- Acetaminophen
- Hydration
- Sleep
- Resumes
- Interviews and Internships
- Social Media Savvy
- Conflict Resolution
2016-2017 Series
- Caffeine
- Sleep
- Gratitude
- Alcohol & Athletic Performance
- Mindfulness
- Time Management
- Supplements
2015-2016 Series
- Mental Health Resources
- Game Night/SAM
- Volunteering
- Hookahs
- Hazing
- Nutrition
- Alcohol & Performance
- Affirmative Consent
2014-2015 Series
- Blackouts
- Bystander Intervention
- Tips for Going Home
- Recruiting
- Stress
- SAM Program
- Alcohol
- Eating Disorders
2013-2014 Series
- Dipping
- Hydration
- Sleep Smart
- Hoos Being a Good Teammate
- Muscle Recovery
- Avoiding Overtraining Syndrome
- Non-Emergency Helping Strategies
- SAM Program