Health Education
120 Personal Health. (3)
The study of personal health as it relates to children through adults, including the six CDC risk areas: injuries, tobacco use, alcohol/drug use, sexual behavior, diet, and physical activity. (F)
200 Foundations of Health Education. (3)
Prerequisite: H ED 120.
A study of the historical, philosophical, sociological, psychological, and scientific foundations of health education.
Consideration is given to individual and societal factors which contribute to and/or influence the elements of physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual health. (F)
208 School Health. (2)
A study of school health education and coordinated school health programs. Note: A requirement for the Elementary K-6 certification. Not a requirement for Health Education certification. (F, S)
210 Organization of School Health Programs. (2)
A study of the comprehensive school health program, including health services, health education, and environmental concerns which contribute to the promotion of health and prevention of disease for the school student. (F)
303 Principles of Mental and Emotional Health. (2)
A study of mind/body health and the effects of attitudes, emotions, and relationships on health. Consideration is given to stress with an emphasis on appropriate management techniques and strategies. (F)
304 Principles of Nutrition and Weight Management. (2)
Management approach to the cause and the nature of health and well being, and health deterioration, emphasizing health maintenance and disease prevention through nutrition and weight control. (S)
305 Human Disease and Prevention. (2)
A study of the causation and prevention of the major chronic and infectious diseases which affect the quality of an individual’s life. Major signs and symptoms of disease as well as treatment will be discussed. (F)
400 Methods and Materials in Health Education. (3)
Prerequisites: H ED 120, EDUC 210, EDUC 305.
Theory and application of health instruction including materials, curriculum development, and a variety of teaching methods appropriate for the Pre K-Adult setting. A 25-hour school-based field experience is required. (S)
415 Community Health and Health Promotion. (2)
Prerequisite: H ED 120.
Discusses problems of chronic and communicable diseases, environmental health, world health, and the various community agencies involved in their solutions through planning, implementing, and assessing programs. Special attention is given to cultural health issues as well as the special needs of the elderly. A class service-learning project is required. (S)
Classes are held in the Leslie and Ruby Webb Carter Center.
For information contact: Dr. David Campbell - 304.384.5331 or dcampbell@concord.edu Anita Conner, Program Secretary - 304.384.5347 |