HED 902 - Health and Today's Teenager

Credits: 3
Health is not limited to the physical side of mankind. It's the all encompassing subject that deals with life itself in all of its glory, frustrations, disappointment and triumphs. This course is designed to assist the high school teacher in better understanding the health issues students confront and often bring to school. The focus of this class is to add to the high school teacher's health knowledge, as well as illustrate ways to integrate health-related topics into the curriculum. Course content includes: wellness, nutrition, alcohol and substance abuse, weight control, and fitness.