Health Education Curriculum

The Health Education Minor was revised in September 2003, and has been approved by both the Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (HPERD) and the College of Education.  The materials in this report refer to the revised minor.  The Health Education Minor can be selected by students with a major in secondary education as well as students in the Elementary Teacher Certification Program.  Additionally, students who are certified teachers may elect to take the minor course of study seeking a health education teaching endorsement.

HLED 270       Principles of Health Education   (3 hours)

This course will provide students with an understanding of the professional roles and competencies of the Health Educator.  Course content will address professional development, code of ethics, application of health education theory, and recommendations for practice.  Methods will include lecture, student presentations, cooperative learning, and observation of professional practice.

HLED 305       Current Health Issues I             (3 hours)

This course will focus on prevention of health risks originating in childhood and adolescence.    Non-communicable diseases, dental health, nutrition, physical activity, intentional injury, and emotional health will be addressed.  Methods will include lecture, discussion, student presentations, and advocacy.

HLED 315       Current Health Issues II            (3 hours)

This course offers a broad overview of several health education issues, including consumer health education, environmental health education and the prevention of communicable disease and unintentional injury.  The course is intended for those entering the health education profession.  Methods include lecture, discussion, active learning projects, and developing web resources.

HLED 325       Instructional Skills and Strategies for Health Education   (3 hours)

This course is designed to prepare health minors to plan and implement instructional programs of quality comprehensive health education.  Emphasis will be placed on development of materials as well as methods and strategies used to effectively teach k-12 health education.  Methods include lecture, discussion, cooperative learning, student presentations, and peer evaluation.

HLED 355       Health Education Program Planning       (3 hours)

This course is designed to prepare health minors to understand and develop the skills necessary to identify health needs, plan, implement, and evaluate health education programs in the schools and in the community.  Methods include lecture, discussion, cooperative learning, and student presentations.

HLED 450       Health Education Assessment                (3 hours)

This course provides an introduction to the use of assessment strategies for health education.  Methods include lecture, discussion, and active learning projects.

 HLED 460       Concepts of Sexuality Education           (3 hours)

This course examines the biological and behavioral dynamics of human sexuality and sexuality education with the identification and examination of contemporary issues.  Emphasis will be placed on sexuality education in the schools and the community.  Methods include lecture, small group discussion, computer application, and student presentations.

 HLED 490       Drug Use and Abuse    (3 hours)

This course offers a broad overview of drug use.  Historical perspectives of current problems, pharmacology of drugs commonly used and abused, physiological and psychological factors related to abuse, substance abuse prevention programs, treatment, and drugs and the law are all addressed.  Methods include lecture, small group discussion, and student presentations.

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