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Supplementary study aid, not official HOSA competition material. Always confirm current rules and times in the official guidelines.
Overview
Extemporaneous Health Poster gives you a topic on-site and a set time to create a health-awareness poster by hand.
- It rewards a clear message, strong visual design, and creativity under time pressure.
Format
- Receive the topic on-site and create your poster within a set time using provided materials.
- Judges score the finished poster.
Key rules
- Create the poster on-site on the assigned topic — no pre-made work.
- Use only allowed materials.
- Stay within the time limit.
- Check the guidelines for size and material rules.
Tips
- Lead with one bold headline/message — don't overcrowd.
- Plan your layout before drawing: focal point, supporting images, minimal text.
- Use color and contrast to guide the eye.
- Keep health information accurate and simple.
- Since you can't upload art here, describe your plan and the coach will critique the concept.
What the coach looks at
- Message & Health Content — A clear, accurate health message appropriate to the audience.
- Focus & Theme — Stays on the assigned topic and communicates one strong idea.
- Visual Design — Layout, color, and balance that draw the eye and aid understanding (describe your design).
- Clarity & Text — Concise, correct wording that supports rather than clutters the visual.
- Creativity & Originality — A fresh, memorable treatment of the topic.
Practice with AI feedback
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