This course will address the teaching of health in the elementary grades with particular focus on curricula and pedagogies in relation to health education. Health issues will be explored with relevance to contemporary learning environments, student populations, healthy schools initiatives, and the holistic nature of health. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): Students pursuing the B.Ed. Direct Entry Program must complete EFDT 101.3; ECUR 163.3 or ECUR 164.3 or ECUR 165.3; EFDT 265.3 or ECUR 265.3; EPSE 202.3. Note: Students with credit for ECUR 451 or the ECUR 498 topic, "Elementary Health Methods" will not receive credit for this course.
This course will address the teaching of health in the elementary grades with particular focus on curricula and pedagogies in relation to health education. Health issues will be explored with relevance to contemporary learning environments, student populations, healthy schools initiatives, and the holistic nature of health. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): Students pursuing the B.Ed. Direct Entry Program must complete EFDT 101.3; ECUR 163.3 or ECUR 164.3 or ECUR 165.3; EFDT 265.3 or ECUR 265.3; EPSE 202.3. Note: Students with credit for ECUR 451 or the ECUR 498 topic, "Elementary Health Methods" will not receive credit for this course.