Introduction to Skills-Based Health

Catalog description

This introductory course focuses on the principles and practices of skills-based health education, and emphasizing the development of health literacy, functional health knowledge, and the application of participatory instructional methods. Students will explore a wide range of health topics through the lens of the National Health Education Standards (NHES), developing essential health skills such as decision-making, analyzing influences, interpersonal communication, goal-setting, and advocacy. Components: Class GE: NSW Natural Science & Wellness, NSW-W Wellness Prereqs/Coreqs: P: Major in Health and Human Performance or consent of instructor Typically Offered: Fall - Spring