Community-based health promotion and disease prevention are the focal points of this course. This course will emphasize using educational approaches to build the capacity of communities to create the conditions in which people can become empowered to improve their health and the health of their communities, and to forge partnerships necessary to address community health problems. 3 cr. hrs. Emphasis will also be placed on emergency medical procedures unique to elementary school children. The purpose of this course is to provide future physical educators with the knowledge of how the body's structures and functions respond to acute and chronic bouts of exercise.
Emphasis is placed on the relationship between regular physical activity and general health.
This course provides an opportunity for in-depth study of contemporary issues, programs or practices in health education. Depending upon the specific topic of study, the content of the course may focus on research findings, theoretical advances or practical applications of research and theory as they affect health education in schools. Because of its focus on contemporary issues the course is appropriate for teacher education students in training and experienced teachers who desire in-depth training in a specific area. 3 cr. hrs. Designed to provide an understanding of the content and methodology of teaching sex education and family life education in the school setting.