This is an evidence-based, easy to present 2-hour PowerPoint-driven training program for use by prevention and health professionals to train youth leaders in prevention and wellness. 

The goals of the training for participating adolescents include: 

1.   Describe common healthy behavior problems among youth.

2.   Identify links between key healthy behaviors (i.e., physical activity, nutrition, sleep and stress control) and substance use prevention, mental and physical wellbeing, performance and happiness.

3.   Participate in an evidence-based 5-step program titled SPORT Prevention Plus Wellness for living a healthier lifestyle and strengthening prevention and wellness for youth. 

4.   Demonstrate how to apply the 5-step program model to promote prevention and wellness among youth peers.

Training materials found in a digital download include:

A.   PowerPoint training slides;

B.   A recorded webinar modeling how the slides can be presented to youth; and 

C.  Three evidence-based tools from the SPORT PPW program for implementing the training to youth leaders and resources for them to share with their peers, including the:

·       Screening survey,

·       Goal plan/contract, and

·       Calendar log.  

This product allows training to an unlimited number of youth leaders.

Prevention specialists’ comments regarding what they liked best about the recorded webinar training included: 

• “I really liked the explanation about the correlation between health behaviors, substance use, metal and physical health. Knowing how to address these key factors could help not only prevent youth from using substances but also help provide them with an overall healthier life.”
• “Amazing.”
• “Easy and practical techniques teenagers can use today to live a healthier lifestyle.”
• “The information in the training was very detailed, concise, and easy to follow. Thank you!”
• “The slides were well done and on point.”
• “The opportunity for a new training model.”
• “The steps on how to help youth.”
• “The questions for thought for the kids.”
• “A solid overview about the science of healthy behaviors and good talking points about how to speak about PPW programs with others.”
• “I like the holistic approach to health for youth.”

Cost: $599/trainer