HED 602 - Introductory Health Ed K

Institution:

National University

Subject:

Description:

Coordinated school health programs including: comprehensive health education, health services, a healthy and safe school environment, physical education, nutrition services, physiological and counseling services, health promotion for staff, and family and community involvement. Health problems and issues are addressed at developmentally appropriate grade levels (K-12) using the Health Framework for California Public Schools in the following areas: mental and emotional health, personal health, consumer and community health, injury prevention and safety, alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, nutrition, environmental health, family living, individual growth and development and communicable and chronic diseases. The legal responsibilities of teachers related to student health and safety will be explored. Effective communication with parents and site-based and community resources to meet the individual needs of students, research-based school health programs, life skills and positive behaviors, needs of special populations, and evaluation of health web sites will be discussed.

Credits:

12.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.nu.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 628-8648

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Other academic year

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