HPEP 201 - Introduction to Health Education and Promotion

3 credits
An introduction to the health education profession in the PK-12 school system and a variety of public health settings. Focuses on the role of a health education specialist and the Whole School Whole Community Whole Child in affecting positive changes in students and specific cultural populations by addressing health risk behaviors while examining effective assessment and teaching methodologies. Provides observation opportunities of health education in local schools and the surrounding community.

Prerequisite(s): Health and Physical Education major and overall grade point average of at least 2.0
Corequisite(s): HPEP 202