SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION (SHE)
Course Descriptions
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.
SHE 410/510 Cr. 6
Application of Curriculum Processes and Instructional Techniques
This senior level experience provides an opportunity to apply
the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of the Wisconsin Teacher
Standards (WITS). The primary focus is on teacher candidates’
growth and development in the WITS. The traditional field
experience or participation in a Profession Development School
experience will address how the WITS impact teaching and
learning. Further analysis of method selection and instructional
strategy development is included from a practical as well as
philosophical point of view. Prerequisite: SHE 310 or
equivalent. Must be taken last semester prior to student
teaching; acceptance into teacher education program.
SHE 415/515 Cr. 3
School Leadership for Health Educators
This course will develop teacher candidates’ leadership skills
in school health programming. An overview will be included on
the following topics: group dynamics, leadership theories and
styles, resources and grants, curriculum assessment and
analysis, administration and coordination of health curriculum,
and professional skills. Prerequisite: SHE 310 or equivalent.
Must be taken concurrently with SHE 510 and acceptance into
teacher education program.
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. (Cross-listed
with CHE). Departmental option for Pass/Fail grading.
SHE 705 Cr. 3
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. II.
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. II.
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 Summer Session.
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 Summer Session.