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Undergraduate Health Education

2024 Fall Term

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3 Units

LIFE SYSTEMS

HEALTHED 240

In this course, the predominant life systems of the human body are studied along with influences of lifestyles and environmental conditions to explore the linkages to chronic diseases and injuries. Class discussions incorporate modern health promotion strategies, including client/patient involvement, behavior change, and long-term lifestyle management.


3 Units

HEALTH LITERACY AND STANDARDS-BASED EDUCATION

HEALTHED 300

This course will introduce Skills-Based Health Education for PreK-12 students. There are eight national (and state) health education standards. Seven of those standards are skills. In this course students will explore each standard and key content that should be taught to PreK-12 students. This pedagogy class will expose students to unit and lesson planning while also focusing on what students will learn about health topics including nutrition, fitness, safety, and states legally required health topics.


3 Units

PREK-12 SEXUALITY EDUCATION

HEALTHED 344

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.


3 Units

CURRENT TOPICS IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS

HEALTHED 360

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.


3 Units

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.


3 Units

TABOO TOPICS IN HEALTH EDUCATION

HEALTHED 380

This course is designed to introduce students to taboo topics in health education that are more difficult to teach/discuss in group settings (sex, drugs, and mental illness). Students will prepare and practice discussing, planning, delivering, and facilitating these topics using sensitivity training and effective communication and listening skills with the goal of increasing competency and comfort while discussing these topics.


2 Units

ELEMENTARY HEALTH EDUCATION

HEALTHED 382

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


3 Units

METHODS AND CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IN HEALTH EDUCATION

HEALTHED 445

A study of philosophy, trends and teaching-learning strategies. Emphasis will be placed on developing and utilizing models and strategies in health education. This course is designed to teach students the health content standards, how to apply them through teaching in the health education classroom, as well as teaching-learning strategies that can be used in the health education classroom in combination with comprehensive and coordinated school health programs. As part of this course, students will be placed in a secondary school setting to observe and teach health education.


3 Units

HEALTH PROMOTION PROGRAMMING

HEALTHED 475

This course will emphasize strategic planning to promote health and will apply the concepts of needs assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for health promotion programs.


1-12 Units

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.

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