Deck 8: Agencies, Associations, and Organizations Associated With Health Education/Promotion

Question 1

Which of the following is not considered as one of the three major categories of health agencies/associations/organizations?

A) Governmental
B) Quasi-governmental
C) Non-governmental
D) Corporations

Answer 1

Corporations

Question 2

The primary means of funding the work of a governmental health agency is through

A) fees.
B) dues.
C) grants.
D) tax dollars.

Answer 2

tax dollars.

Question 3

The primary means of funding the work of a voluntary health agency is through

A) fees.
B) dues.
C) grants.
D) donations.

Answer 3

donations.

Question 4

The primary means of funding the work of a professional health organization is through

A) fees.
B) dues.
C) grants.
D) donations.

Question 5

Which one of the following was not mentioned as a potential funding source for quasi-governmental agencies?

A) Community fund-raising
B) Governmental allocations
C) Product endorsement
D) Fees for services

Question 6

Voluntary agencies, foundations, professional organizations, and corporations are all considered ________ health agencies.

A) governmental
B) nongovernmental
C) quasi-governmental
D) international

Question 7

Which of the following is not a governmental health agency?

A) Department of Health and Human Services
B) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
C) Food and Drug Administration
D) National Kidney Foundation

Question 8

Which of the following is not a voluntary health agency?

A) Arthritis Foundation
B) American Cancer Society
C) National Kidney Foundation
D) Food and Drug Administration

Question 9

Which of the following is a professional health organization?

A) American Lung Association
B) American Red Cross
C) National Science Foundation
D) American Public Health Association

Question 10

Which of the following is a quasi-governmental health agency?

A) American Red Cross
B) American Cancer Society
C) American Lung Association
D) American Heart Association

Question 11

The primary mission of national voluntary health agencies is to raise money for

A) professional development.
B) advertising.
C) marketing.
D) research.

Question 12

The four major missions of voluntary health agencies are

A) teaching, service, scholarly work, and fund raising.
B) raising money, service, teaching, and marketing.
C) education, fund raising, advocacy, and service.
D) education, fund-raising, advocacy, and marketing.

Question 13

Most voluntary health agencies operate at the

A) local level.
B) state level.
C) national level.
D) local, state, and national levels.

Question 14

Services for families of military personnel and individuals affected by natural disaster are major programs of the

A) United Way.
B) First Candle.
C) American Red Cross.
D) American Cancer Society.

Question 15

Which of the following is not an example of a governmental health agency?

A) American Heart Association
B) Indiana State Department of Health
C) Environmental Protection Agency
D) Clark County Health Department

Question 16

Voluntary health agencies receive their financial support through

A) local taxes.
B) membership dues.
C) private contributions.
D) state and federal taxes.

Question 17

Which one of the following health agencies is a governmental health organization?

A) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
B) American Medical Association
C) American Lung Association
D) National Wellness Institute, Inc.

Question 18

Which of the following is not a funding source for the operation of state and local health departments?

A) Tax revenues
B) Private donations
C) Governmental bonds
D) Fees for certain licenses

Question 19

National Wellness Conference is hosted by

A) Eta Sigma Gamma.
B) the American School Health Association.
C) the National Wellness Institute, Inc.
D) the International Union for Health Promotion and Education.

Question 20

The association whose mission is, in part, to promote quality health behavior, health education, and health promotion research is

A) Eta Sigma Gamma.
B) American School Health Association.
C) American Academy of Health Behavior.
D) International Union for Health Promotion and Education.
E) Coalition of National Health Education Organizations, USA.

Question 21

Which one of the following is not a philanthropic foundation?

A) Ford Foundation
B) Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
C) Rockefeller Foundation
D) American Red Cross

Question 22

Two organizations whose membership requires individuals to be employed in a specific professional position are

A) Eta Sigma Gamma and the American Public Health Association.
B) the American School Health Association and the American College Health Association.
C) the American Alliance of Health Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance and the Society for Public Health Education, Inc.
D) the Directors of Health Promotion and Education and the Society of State Leaders of Health and Physical Education.

Question 23

The organization whose mission is to serve the professionals and organizations that promote optimal health and wellness in individuals and communities is

A) Eta Sigma Gamma.
B) the National Wellness Institute, Inc.
C) the American School Health Association.
D) the International Union for Health Promotion and Education.

Question 24

The association whose mission is to improve the health of the public and achieve equity in health status is the

A) American Public Health Association.
B) American School Health Association.
C) Society for Public Health Education, Inc.
D) American Alliance of Health Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.

Question 25

The association whose mission is to build the capacity of its members to plan, develop, coordinate, implement, evaluate, and advocate for effective school health strategies is the

A) National Wellness Institute, Inc.
B) American School Health Association.
C) Society for Public Health Education, Inc.
D) American Association for Health Education.

Question 26

The professional organization that is a worldwide organization is

A) the American School Health Association.
B) the National Wellness Institute, Inc.
C) the International Union for Health Promotion and Education.
D) the Coalition of National Health Education Organizations, USA.

Question 27

The organization whose mission is to provide global leadership to the profession of health education and health promotion and to promote the health of society is the

A) American Public Health Association.
B) American School Health Association.
C) Society for Public Health Education, Inc.
D) American Association for Health Education.

Question 28

The only organization devoted solely to public health education and health promotion is the

A) American School Health Association.
B) American Public Health Association.
C) Society for Public Health Education, Inc.
D) American Association for Health Education.

Question 29

Which of the following organizations is responsible for the credentialing of health education specialists?

A) The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.
B) The Coalition of National Health Education Organizations, USA
C) The International Union for Health Promotion and Education
D) The Directors of Health Promotion and Health Education

Question 30

The Health Educator is a publication for which of the following organizations?

A) Eta Sigma Gamma
B) American School Health Association
C) American Academy of Health Behavior
D) International Union for Health Promotion and Education

Question 31

The mission of this organization is to enhance the professional practice of health education/promotion by promoting and sustaining a credentialed body of health education specialists.

A) The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.
B) The Coalition of National Health Education Organizations, USA
C) The International Union for Health Promotion and Education
D) The Directors of Health Promotion and Health Education

Question 32

The organization whose mission is to use "advocacy, partnerships, professional development and resources to build capacity of school health leaders to implement effective health education and physical education policies and practices that support success in school, work and life" is

A) The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.
B) The Coalition of National Health Education Organizations, USA.
C) The International Union for Health Promotion and Education.
D) The Directors of Health Promotion and Health Education.

Question 33

One of the five major purposes of the ________ is to increase the visibility of the health education/promotion profession and its member organizations.

A) Coalition of National Health Education Organizations, USA
B) International Union for Health Promotion and Education
C) American Academy of Health Behavior
D) Society for Public Health Education, Inc.

Question 34

All health agencies are governmental agencies.

Question 35

Quasi-governmental health agencies receive funding from governmental sources.

Question 36

The primary purpose of voluntary health agencies is to raise money.

Question 37

Two levels of government health agencies are generally recognized.

Question 38

The Indiana State Department of Health is considered a local health agency.

Question 39

The Kiwanis Club is an example of a philanthropic foundation.

Question 40

The Rockefeller Foundation is an example of a philanthropic organization.

Question 41

The primary purpose of service and fraternal agencies is to enhance the health of the community.

Question 42

The mission of a professional health organization is to assist government and quasi-governmental health agencies.

Question 43

There exists only one professional organization for professional health education specialists.

Question 44

In its current form, the American Red Cross is a professional organization made up of different independent associations.

Question 45

SHAPE America is considered the largest organization of professionals involved in physical education, physical activity, dance, school health, and sport.

Question 46

The primary publication of the American College Health Association is the Journal of School Health.

Question 47

One of the publications of the Society for Public Health Education, Inc. is Health Education and Behavior.

Question 48

The primary publication of the American School Health Association is the Journal of School Health.

Question 49

The Society for Health Education, Inc. is the largest professional organization for health education specialists.

Question 50

Members of the American School Health Association must be certified health education specialists.

Question 51

The American Public Health Association is the largest professional organization for health education specialists.

Question 52

The primary publication of the American College Health Association is Health Education Research.

Question 53

The American College Health Association has subgroups referred to as special interest groups (SIGs).

Question 54

The organization whose mission is to protect and promote the health of youth by supporting coordinated school health programs as a foundation for school success is American Public Health Association.

Question 55

The professional organization whose mission is to be the principle advocate for college health is the American College Health Association.

Question 56

The primary focus of the American Academy of Health Behavior is research.

Question 57

The organization to protect and promote the health of youth by supporting coordinated school health programs as a foundation for school success is the Society for Health Education, Inc.

Question 58

The only professional health organizations devoted exclusively to public health education and promotion is the Society for Public Health Education, Inc.

Question 59

Eta Sigma Gamma is the only professional health organization whose main focus is on student members.

Question 60

The mission of the American Academy of Health Behavior is to meet the needs of school health education specialists.

Question 61

The Coalition of National Health Education Organizations, USA was created to provide a common voice for various health organizations.

Question 62

To join any health professional organization all that is required is a membership application and payment of membership fees.

Question 63

The Coalition of National Health Education Organizations is an organization for individuals who are employed in the clinical setting.

Question 64

The American Academy of Health Behavior is the only organization devoted primarily to students.

Question 65

The National Wellness Conference is open to anyone interested in health regardless of membership status.

Question 66

Encouraging collaborative research efforts is a goal of Eta Sigma Gamma.

Question 67

List the four main responsibilities carried out by voluntary health agencies.

Question 68

Name an official health agency that can be found at each the international, national, state, and local level and describe its role.

Question 69

Identify two health professional organizations that meet your current professional needs. Explain why you believe these organizations would best serve your needs.

Question 70

Identify and describe the three major categories of health agencies/associations/organizations.

Question 71

Identify a service, fraternal or religious group and describe a community project implemented by the group that was designed to enhance the health of a population.

Question 72

List four benefits of joining a professional association/organization as a student. Which of these reasons is most important to you? Why?