HES211

This course will explore the major concepts and theories related to comprehensive health education. Participants will examine disciplinary knowledge, consider motivational and behavioral theories, and assess competencies that promote the maintenance of, or improvement to, one's quality of life. Based upon guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP) and the Society of Health and Physical Education (SHAPE), students will analyze a variety of healthy behaviors that are important to overall wellbeing, such as: mental and emotional health; personal health and wellbeing; safety, injury, and violence prevention; healthy eating; physical activity; alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; and sexual health. By the end of the term, participants will have developed the necessary skills to assist others in becoming health literate. (Required for HPE majors but open to any interested student). HBSI, Spring semester.

Human Behavior & Soc Inst (HBSI)

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