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
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
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 Spring.
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.
SHE 792 Cr. 1
Student Teaching/Intern Seminar
Through this course for student teachers/interns, university
course work is correlated with successful teaching practices in
the schools. Students build on their knowledge base, reflect on
their teaching, and analyze school culture with their peers.
Each seminar aligns with the 10 Wisconsin Teacher Standards
based on the needs of the student teachers/interns. To be taken
concurrently with SHE 494 or 495. Pass/Fail grading. Offered
Fall, Spring.