School Health Curricula and methods (PreK-12)
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Overview
Subject area
EDUC
Catalog Number
397
Course Title
School Health Curricula and methods (PreK-12)
Department(s)
Description
Methods of instruction to conduct comprehensive health education within a coordinated school health program. Concepts and skills in lesson and unit planning, classroom management, safety, program evaluation, impact on student learning and integration of children with special needs in elementary and secondary school settings will be addressed. Health education concepts and ideas linking choice and behavior to prevention will also be addressed. Sub-disciplines may include child growth and development, family life and sexuality, nutrition and physical activity, chronic illness prevention, decision-making, basic safety, cultural beliefs and practices. Implementing NY State and National Health Education Standards into the curricula. Application of learned concepts to peer teaching. The completion of 40 hours of fieldwork (20 in the secondary level and 20 in the elementary level) is required.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
No
Credits
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Academic Progress Units
4
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
4
Requisites
035036