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

Course Schedule