PE 328 - School Nutrition and Wellness

Institution:

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Physical Education

Description:

This course will provide students with information about the K-12 school nutrition environment and school nutrition services as defined by the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America). Students will learn strategies for teaching K-12 students to reach and maintain a healthy weight as well as strategies for modeling healthy dietary behaviors and providing opportunities for healthy eating in schools. The role of the collaboration between school wellness educators, food service personnel, School Nurses and Registered Dietitians for improving students' nutrition and wellness will be discussed. This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the fundamental aspects of nutrition concepts and how they are applied to the K-12 settings.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.sru.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 738-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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