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Graduate Health Education

2016 Fall Term

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SECONDARY HEALTH EDUCATION

HEALTHED 540

An introduction to various health belief models and philosophies with particular emphasis on health education content at the secondary level.

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PREK-12 SEXUALTIY EDUCATION

HEALTHED 544

This course will explore current practices associated with teaching sexuality education to preK-12 students. This pedagogy class will explore various sexuality education paradigms as well as address the complexities of teaching this area of study, with the goal of increasing the competency and comfort level of future teachers.

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CURRENT TOPICS IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS

HEALTHED 560

The course examines, interprets, and evaluates wellness as it relates to current topics in health, disease prevention, health promotion, and health education. Topics included are cardiovascular health, alcohol and other drugs, nutrition concepts, health hazards, tobacco, and topics related to public health such as physical activity and behavior changes.

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ELEMENTARY HEALTH EDUCATION

HEALTHED 582

Teaching and learning experiences in selected content areas of health education. Designed for the elementary teacher.

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NUTRITION FOR HEALTH

HEALTHED 591

The course helps students plan, evaluate, and analyze dietary intake based on sound nutritional guidelines, principles, and knowledge for the purpose of health enhancement, improved mental and physical performance, and decreasing risk of disease.

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TEACHING HEALTH EDUCATION

HEALTHED 645

A study of philosophy, trends and teaching-learning strategies. Emphasis will be placed on developing and utilizing models and strategies in health education.

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HEALTH PROMOTION STRATEGIES

HEALTHED 665

This course will focus on: 1) the development, implementation and evaluation of worksite health promotion programs, and 2) examination of the relationship of these programs to the organization as a whole and to the benefits for both the employee and employer.

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RESEARCH IN HEALTH AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

HEALTHED 671

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.

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CAPSTONE PORTFOLIO AND CAREER APPLICATION

HEALTHED 781

Students will make connections between research and practice appropriate to a capstone experience as the culminating requirement for graduate education resulting in a portfolio that includes a written product(s) along with reflection and/or other materials associated with the capstone experience. Cross-Listed: HELEAD/PEPROF/HEALTHED/RECREATN/COACHING 781

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PRACTICUM

HEALTHED 793

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INDIVIDUAL STUDIES

HEALTHED 798

Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member.

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THESIS RESEARCH

HEALTHED 799

Students must complete a Thesis Proposal Form in the Graduate Studies Office before registering for this course.