Physical Health Project

• Learn importance and proper hand washing techniques.
• Learn how to make a first-aid kit and how to do first aid for: cuts and scrapes, choking, sprains, strains and bruises, nosebleeds, getting rid of foreign objects, stings, bites, poisons, broken bones, and burns

• Tracking your water intake to monitor your hydration
• Choosing nutrient-rich foods to fuel activity
• Recognizing accurate and false information about supplements
• Wearing protective gear
• Recognize where germs hide
• Measuring heart rate and BMI

• Complete a self-assessment
• Keep your hair, skin, nails, teeth, ears and eyes clean
• Choose “power foods” that are nutrient-rich
• Create healthful snacks and portion sizes
• Choose physical activities to stay healthy

Encourage someone to become your club’s “Healthy 4-H Club” officer, help organize a health fair in your community, help someone with his or her health or fitness project, invite someone to your club to talk about staying healthy, teach your family or friends something you learned about health.

Teach friends how to make a first-aid kit, tell your family about the importance of staying healthy, design a poster about health and fitness.

Organize a fundraiser for your club (such as first-aid kits for sale), plan and lead a group fitness class at a local park, plan health and fitness themed parties for kids.

Learn to use Wellness Apps, Fitness Apps, AEDs, Nutrition and Recipe Apps

Attend NDSU Extension Youth Conference, 4-H Healthy Kids Club Contest, attend a local health fair, or contact NDSU Extension office for local workshops, activities, and events

• Make a calendar featuring healthful recipes for a gift

• Create a portfolio or display about treating cuts and scrapes, choking, sprains, strains and bruises, nosebleeds, getting rid of foreign objects, stings, bites, poisons, broken bones or burns

• Create a display about preparing healthful snacks

• Create a display about turning every day activities into exercise opportunities

• Create a portfolio or display showing fitness activities

• Planning for My Project Adventure (PA093)
• ND 4-H Project Plan (PA095)
• ND 4-H Plan of Action (PA096)
• ND 4-H Participation Summary for 11 to 19 year olds (PA098)

Think of all the times you have needed help when you have been hurt. You can probably think of things you thought would be helpful during each time. It’s important to have a first aid kit handy in case you or someone you know gets a cut, sting, strain, bruise, burn, or other injuries.

Possible Supplies in a First Aid Kit:

• A container to hold first-aid items.
• Emergency numbers and emergency plans.

Here are some suggestions from the American Red Cross for items to include in your first aid kit:

• absorbent compress dressings (5 x 9 inches) 
• adhesive bandages (assorted sizes)
• adhesive cloth tape (10 yards x 1 inch) 
• antibiotic ointment packets (approx.1 gram) 
• antiseptic wipe packets 
• packets of aspirin (81 mg each) 
• emergency blanket
• breathing barrier (with one-way valve)
• pair of nonlatex gloves (size: large)
• Emergency First Aid Instructions
• 3 in. gauze roll (roller) bandage
• roller bandage (4 inches wide) 
• 3 in. x 3 in. sterile gauze pads   
• oral thermometer (non-mercury/nonglass)
• triangular bandages 
• Tweezers
• Instant cold compress

Now it’s your turn! Make a first aid kit for your family to have on hand either for everyday living or for a special event (like camping or working).