Title: “Improving My Physical Activity: A Personal Behavior Change Journey” Introduction: As individuals, we all have areas of our lives that we would like to improve. One area that I have identified for myself is my physical activity level.

For this project you will be required to select a personal behavior change and write a 1000 word essay. Please remember: weight loss is NOT a behavior change; it is the result of one or more changes. Therefore, weight loss is not an appropriate topic for this assignment. The essay must include an Introduction paragraph, Body and Conclusion paragraph with a minimum of 3 references from peer-reviewed database articles. Unfamiliar with peer-reviewed research articles? Click on What Does Peer-Reviewed Mean in this module. To find peer-reviewed research, click on Library / Databases in this module, then click on Search the Databases. If you are unfamiliar with databases and need help, click on Chat / Text with the Librarian
Choose a health behavior you would like to change in any of the dimensions of wellness. If you are stuck and cannot think of a behavior change, try completing the Evaluated Your Lifestyle Quiz provided in this module or search for health assessments online.
Write a 1000-word essay that includes the following:
The results of any assessment you took and the area that you would like to improve.
A clearly stated goal that demonstrates use of the SMART principles of goal-setting.
The strategies that you plan to use to improve your chosen health behavior. Your strategies should be specific with a clear implementation timeline.
A discussion as to how each of the dimensions of wellness are impacted by the area that you would like to improve.