Individual projects may not exceed a total of 4 credits hours. Personal, situational, and environmental sources of stress are explored along the continuum from distress to eustress. Strategies appropriate to school work, home, social, and exercise settings are explored. The research and theoretical literature will be reviewed in areas such as the physiological, sociocultural, psychological, and environmental factors associated with health behaviors, communications, and behavior change strategies in health education. Assists the student in the planning and development of effective health education and health promotion programs.
Students conduct several on-going evaluation projects throughout the quarter.
The study and demonstration of the principles of health education including methods, materials, and evaluation. Some anatomy and physiology is recommended. Participants will complete a diet history and engage in a panel presentation, in addition to other course activities and assignments. Study of the relationship between nutrition and the sociocultural environment. Emphasis placed on methodology and organization of a human sexuality educational program for school and community settings.