KINES 126The Health Program for the Elementary School Child

1 credit · Kinesiology · Penn State

Introduction to the Coordinated School Health Program. Overview of contemporary school-based health education theory, content, methods, and practice. KINES 126 The Health Program for the Elementary School Child (1.5) KINES 126 is an introductory course designed to prepare school-and community-based educators to implement health promotion and disease prevention educational programs to elementary-aged audiences. Emphasis of the course is on the coordinated school health program model, theory, content, and teaching methods. Eight specific components of a coordinated school health program serve as the foundation for the course: (1) comprehensive school health education; (2) physical education; (3) school health services; (4) school nutrition services; (5) school counseling, psychological, and social services; (6) healthy school environment; and (7) school-site health promotion for faculty and staff; and family and (8) community involvement in school health. Students will gain experience in health promotion and disease prevention concepts; lesson planning; roles and responsibilities of teachers, staff, administrators, and students; and implementing effectively the health education concepts outlined above. The Department will offer one large section each fall and spring semesters with an anticipated enrollment of 150 students per section. A technology room will be required.Participation in this course will enable the student to: a. Analyze the goals, roles, and responsibilities of the classroom teacher concerning the health of the school-aged child. b. Identify appropriate educational resources related to school health. c. Describe the components of the coordinated school health program d. Discuss the important of learning healthy life skills for elementary-aged learners. e. Organize and submit one modified health-based lesson plan for elementary-aged leaners. f. Demonstrate competency in accessing health education resources from the World Wide Web.Methods for Evaluation: Written examinations 50% Lesson Planning 30% In-Class Participation 20%