SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION (SHE)

  

SHE 407/507         Cr. 3

Health Education in the Elementary School

Introduction of the school health program for the elementary education major and physical education major. Consideration is given to school health services and healthy school living, with a further emphasis on health instruction and health content for the elementary school. Prerequisite: admission to teacher education. Offered Sem. I.

 

SHE 410/510         Cr. 4

Application of Curriculum Processes and Instructional Techniques

This senior level experience is an opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge related to the assessment, planning and implementation of comprehensive school health curriculum introduced in earlier study. Further analysis of method selection and instructional strategy development is considered from a practical as well as philosophical point of view. Attention is given to "holistic teaching", including classroom management. Prerequisite: to be taken the last semester on campus prior to graduation.

 

SHE 416/516         Cr. 1

Developing Comprehensive School Health Education Programs

Procedures for comprehensive health education curriculum development -- from philosophy through identifying sources, to developing objectives -- will be considered in discussion and group interaction. Final projects will include the writing of a partial curriculum. Not applicable for credit in school health education major or minor. Offered occasionally.

 

SHE 458/558         Cr. 1-2

Imagery Techniques for Health Promotion and Sport Skill Development

This course examines the concepts and theories of autogenic training and mental imagery as applied to maximizing inner potentials for performance excellence. The first credit focuses on the learning and experiencing of the developmental phases of relaxation training, mental practice, concentration, confidence building through positive affirmation, and maintaining personal rhythm. The second credit focuses on developing the competencies necessary to develop and implement a mental practice program for those in pursuit of excellence.

 

SHE 460/560         Cr. 1-2

Health Promotion and Preference

This course is designed to enable participants to understand and apply Jungian concepts as one approach to health promotion. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is used as a springboard for creating awareness and understanding for the application of typology to health promotion. The focus of the course is experiential in nature and the goal is to gain a better understanding of self and others in relation to health promotion issues (i.e., stress management, heart disease, relationships, and team building).

 

SHE/CHE 475/575         Cr. 1-3

Workshop in Health Education

Group study of varying health education topics, community agencies, and educational institutions. Prerequisite: permission of adviser and instructor. Repeatable for credit under different subtitles -- maximum 6 credits combined SHE/CHE. Departmental option for Pass/Fail grading.

 

SHE 705         Cr. 4

Essentials of Health and Wellness

This course will provide graduate students who do not have an undergraduate major in health education with the necessary background in health content areas (nutrition, physical activity, sexuality, stress, violence/abuse, substance use and abuse, disease prevention, environmental health, consumer health and mental and emotional health). This course will function as a distance learning course using internet based resources and will require a competency test for each content area. Successful completion of the course will meet the certification requirement for the content areas required by the state of Wisconsin. Offered Sem. I.

 

SHE 710         Cr. 3

Leadership in Health Education

This course will provide graduate students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide leadership for health education in their schools and communities. Included will be an overview of comprehensive/ coordinated school health programs, behavioral change theory, leadership skill development, community partnership development, and program planning and administration. Offered Sem. I.

 

SHE 715         Cr. 3

Health Education Curriculum and Pedagogy

This course will provide graduate students with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop effective curriculum and learning strategies for health education. The course will provide a "hands-on" atmosphere where knowledge is used and skills are practiced. Offered Sem. II.

 

SHE 720         Cr. 3

Adolescent and Youth Health Issues

Health issues that are the predominant challenges of youth are reflected in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention priorities for health for this age group. Intentional and unintentional injury; alcohol, tobacco and other drugs; HIV/AIDS infection and unplanned pregnancy; dietary patterns and sedentary lifestyle are the foci of this course offering; their incidence, cause and the currently best response to prevention and intervention. Offered Sem. II.