Undergraduate Health Education
Undergraduate Health Education
2007 Spring Term
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CONTEMPORARY HEALTH
HEALTHED 181
An investigation of health areas and behaviors as they relate to the college student.
INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION
HEALTHED 280
This course is the designated gateway course required for students who choose to minor in health education or health promotion and should be taken within the first 6 units of declaring a health minor or pursuing health licensure requirements. It serves as an introduction to knowledge, research, and application of skills necessary for helping others with health behavior changes, while creating healthier environments in the home, school, workplace, and community.
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.
YOGA/STRESS REDUCTION
HEALTHED 341
A course designed to help students and professionals learn to effectively handle stress through specific Yoga training and mind/body connections.
HIGH LEVEL WELLNESS
HEALTHED 360
The course examines characteristics, behaviors, and conditions necessary for the development of optimal health and wellness in all dimension of wellness: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and environmental. Students are provided opportunities for personal health/wellness enhaancement through individualized assessment, research and study.
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.
ELEMENTARY HEALTH EDUCATION
HEALTHED 382
Teaching and learning experiences in selected content areas of health education. Designed for the elementary teacher.
NUTRITION FOR HEALTH
HEALTHED 391
The course helps students plan, evaluate, and analyze diatary 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.
TEACHING 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.
FACILITATING HEALTH BEHAVIOR
HEALTHED 470
This course is designed as a capstone experience for non-teaching health minor students who have had at least 12 credits of work in the health minor. This course offers opportunities to gain the skills necessary for helping others with health behavior changes, while creating healthier environments in the home, workplace and community.
WORKSHOP IN HEALTH
HEALTHED 490
Variable topics. Group activity oriented presentations emphasizing `hands on` and participatory instructional techniques. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits in major/degree.
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.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
HEALTHED 498
Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable for a maximum of 3 credits in major/degree.