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The Office of Health Promotion offers programs for a variety of audiences focused on health issues facing the Villanova community. All programs are interactive and facilitated by trained peer educators or professional staff members.

Below is a list of the programs currently presented by POWER.  If you would like a program on a specific topic not listed here, we may be able to tailor the program or discussion to address you needs.

Programs may be scheduled for a Greek Organization, Athletic Team, Campus Organization, Residence Floor, or Learning Community.

Please call 610-519-7407 to schedule a program.

Programming Menu

  • Dining Hall Dash
    Think Supermarket Sweep, but in the dining hall.  Participants will dash through the dining locations on and off campus and have to recognize which location offers which healthy food.  This is a great way to learn about how to eat healthy at college.

    Suggested audience size: 10 or more
     
  • Hot or Not?

    Make the call on who is hot or not in this game about sexual health.  You get your pick from hot studs and beautiful babes.  Disclaimer:  there may be more to your choice than meets the eye.  Looks can be deceiving!

    Suggested audience size:  10 or more.

  • The String Game

    Look at college in another person's shoes and leave with quite a story to tell.  You may leave having a new outlook on alcohol and other drugs, sexual assault, and sexual health.  This program promises to make you think!

    Suggested audience size:  30 or more.

  • Goggle Gauntlet

    Put on those beer goggles and learn about the risks of driving under the influence.  We'll provide a safe driving environment for you while you and your friends are at the wheel.  See for yourself how one drink leads to impairment and learn the laws of the roads in PA.

    Suggested audience size:  10 or more.

  • Field of Facts

    Hut, hut, hike!  Show us your moves on the field and impress us with what you know about sexual health, sexual assault, and substance safety.  Will your pass be intercepted or lead to a touchdown!  Be ready to rumble!

    Suggested audience size:  15 or more.

  • Speed Dating

    Play the role of someone else and try to score a date.  The characters you meet could be the man or woman of your dreams.  Will you find the love of your life or the person you'd rather say "next" to?

    Suggested audience size:  10 or more.

  • Booze Bingo
    Compete with your hall mates, teammates, and friends testing your knowledge of alcohol and partying.  Many chances to win and great prizes!
     
  • He Said...She Said
    Did he misunderstand her?  Did she lead him on?  Was it a normal date?  You be the judge in determining what went wrong.  You'll definitely have a clear understanding at the end.
     
  • Avoiding the Freshman 15
    Trying to avoid the inevitable weight gain?  Come learn the secrets of staying healthy and maintain your weight.  We have loads of information that will tip your scale.
     
  • Fad Dieting
    Find the "perfect outfit" based on your favorite fad diet.  Learn the pros and cons among the major diets.  You'll be sure to leave with the best food regimen that's out!