ASSIGNMENT #3–RESEARCH REPORT: THE INFLUENCES OF PHYSICAL SELF-CARE ON OVERALL WELLNESS

This Research Report is worth 40% of your total grade in the course.

Assignment:

Write a research report on one of the following questions outlined below. Please include resources from journals, online research papers or other primary sources.

Requirements:

Essay: double-spaced, Calibra or Times New Roman in 12 font size, proper APA Formatting ( title page, page numbers, references—APA Style Guide. This essay should be 1000-1250 words and include 3 or more citations.

Podcast: Should be 8-10 minutes long, a transcript of the podcast needs to be submitted with the podcast in the submission portal. Citations need to be incorporated and referenced using APA. *reminder that this is a RESEARCH REPORT meaning the podcast must emulate the same type of professionalism as an essay would*

Research Questions

1.      How does different amounts of sleep affect an individual’s health? In what ways does sleep impact an individuals cognitive and physical health? How does additional sleep affect academic performance?

2.      What impact does meditation have on an individual’s health? How does it influence their overall emotional wellbeing? Can meditation be used to decrease school-related stress?

3.      How does nutrition affect people’s overall wellbeing? Do certain diets encourage better holistic well-being than others? Are any diets related to better academic achievement? If so, why?

4.      How can educators foster self-care in their students? What methods of learning are most effective for creating healthy self-care strategies for students?

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