Undergraduate Health Education
Undergraduate Health Education
2011 Summer Term
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SECONDARY HEALTH EDUCATION
HEALTHED 340
An introduction to various health belief models and philosophies with particular emphasis on health education content at the secondary level.
STRESS MANAGEMENT
HEALTHED 362
The course explains what stress is, its various causes, and its effects. It helps develop a personal "Stress Profile" which enables the participants to pinpoint the specific sources and manifestations of stress and tension. The course shows how to combine biofeedback, relaxation techniques, exercise, diet, and other skills into an individualized "Stress Management System" that will help individuals feel healthier and cope better with daily pressure.
RESEARCH IN HEALTH AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
HEALTHED 471
The content of this course is from a psychophysiological perspective. Emphasis will be place on research involving the effects of physical activity on psychological states and traits as well as how affect influences performance. Topic will include research design, motivation and adherence, attention, arousal, overtraining, behavior change, personality dynamics, and mental health.
FIELD STUDY: HEALTH
HEALTHED 492
Studies designed to increase the student's understanding of specific areas of health through involvement in off-campus experiences such as elementary or secondary schools, health volunteer agencies, or health maintenance organizations under the direction of department instructors. Repeatable.