Graduate Health Education
Graduate Health Education
2015 Spring 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.
YOGA/STRESS REDUCTION
HEALTHED 541
A course designed to help students and professionals learn to effectively handle stress through specific Yoga training and mind/body connections.
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.
STRESS MANAGEMENT
HEALTHED 562
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 582
Teaching and learning experiences in selected content areas of health education. Designed for the elementary teacher.
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.
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.
FACILITATING HEALTH BEHAVIOR
HEALTHED 670
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.
SPECIAL STUDIES
HEALTHED 696
Variable topics. Group activity. Not offered regularly in the curriculum but offered on topics selected on the basis of timeliness, need, and interest, and generally in the format of regularly scheduled Catalog offerings.
EXERCISE AND HEALTH
HEALTHED 745
A course designed to introduce how exercise relates to an individual's health, specifically cardiovascular endurance, relaxation and nutrition. It will include background information regarding holistic health, exercise prescription, nutrition and relaxation. Application of this background information will also be a part of the course through evaluation of present levels and participation in individually designed programs.
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.
PRACTICUM
HEALTHED 793
INDIVIDUAL STUDIES
HEALTHED 798
Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member.
THESIS RESEARCH
HEALTHED 799
Students must complete a Thesis Proposal Form in the Graduate Studies Office before registering for this course.