HEE 233 - Health Issues of Children and Adolescents

Credit(s): 3

This course focuses on the major health issues affecting school-age children in the United States and the policies and programs aimed at improving the health of this population. Topics include the role of state and local boards in authorizing school health promotion, school health curriculum design, health lesson plans, and teaching methods appropriate for health concepts. (Fall Semester)

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

Identify and describe the basic elements of a coordinated school health education program.
Identify current health issues affecting school age children.
Describe the teachers’ role in addressing the mental, emotional and social health issues most commonly experienced by children and adolescents.
Explain the role of state education departments and local boards of education in the authorization of school health promotion.
Identify growth and development characteristics of children and adolescents that can be of major importance in the educational process and in the planning of school health programs.
Select appropriate learning resources.
Establish instructional environments to accommodate a variety of learning styles.
Demonstrate a variety of teaching styles and methods appropriate to teaching health concepts that are age appropriate.