HPS 3000 - Health Programs in Human Performance and Sport

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): ITP 1500, HPS 1601, HPS 1650, provisional acceptance to teacher education

Corequisite(s): HPS 3010

Description: The emphasis of this course will be an examination of the health problems and risky behaviors among adolescents. Determinants of health behavior and models of prevention of negative health practices will be covered. Understanding the role of the Centers for Disease Control in working to improve the health status of youth is also covered. Students will experience creating active-learning health lessons and how to evaluate effective teaching practices.