Hypothesis
College is a pivotal time in an individual’s life to create habits, establish values, and make decisions that can impact the rest of one’s life. It is hypothesized that providing a policy-level design intervention (based upon providing time and helping students learn the principles of health) will aid students in establishing healthy life habits. 

A breif poll was conducted to gather information  regaurding the exercise habits of students at the University of Michigan with specific emphasis  on understanding main barriers that prevent them from working out. The data collected suggested that the most prominent barrier to students engaging in physical activity was conflicts with their class schedule and lack of understanding on how to work out effectively and effeciently

• How?
  The proposal aims to provide educational materials and increased free time throughout the day in order to eliminate the discoverd barriers 

• What?

A 2-part policy change within UofM’s curriculum including a required freshme mini course on health foundations and twice-weekly intermission periods where no classes are held. The design intervention educates students on health principles, encourages students to establish health habits and gives students time to engage in those habits.

• So What?

By providing resources and time, the intervention aims to improve the general health of college students at the University of Michigan both physically and mentally as the benefits of movement are expansive. As well, it aims to increase student’s perceived behavioral control in order to incite long-lasting lifestyle changes