School Health Education minors learn the skills needed to work with adolescents, create curriculums, and conduct assessments in a school setting.
The minor also gives you insight as to what it is like to work in a health education teaching position. Students will become equipped to teach about nutrition, first aid, physical health, and more.
You will also gain a greater understanding of the health community, world issues within health, and health services in the area.
These requirements are from an excerpt from the University Academic Catalog, which outlines the requirements for a student to earn the distinction of being a Castleton University graduate. The complete catalog is available online.
The School Health minor is offered by the Department of Health, Human Movement, & Sport. The minor prepares Physical Education Teaching Education (PETE) majors for a second teacher licensure endorsement in Health Education through the Vermont Agency of Education transcript review process. (Many schools that are searching for a Physical Educator will only offer a position to those who are dual credentialed in Health and Physical Education.)
Courses required by the Vermont Agency of Education are a part of this minor.
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
HED 2010 |
Current Health IssuesExploration of the aspects of life that have a great impact on your health, in order to develop the decision making skills needed to make intelligent, informed health care choices throughout life. Examines the concept of health and the role and responsibility of individuals for their health. Emphasizes wellness and health promotion and their relationship to the quality of life. Every semester |
3 |
HED 2310 |
Health Education MethodsThis course examines comprehensive school health education and the research and theory of health behavior. Course content includes the following: the historical development and philosophy of health education; knowledge of health education concepts and skills delineated in current national and Vermont health education standards, laws and regulations; the impact of societal values, norms and priorities on health education practice; the process of selecting and using current, valid and reliable sources of health information, to include national, state, and local organizations/associations, publications and educational materials/resources; and analyzing research relative to health risks among school-age youth and translating research into recommendations for the design and implementation of health education programs. This course also explores the purposes, components and approaches to coordinating school health initiatives based on the national Coordinated School Health model, including partnerships with families, school staff, and community members to improve health literacy and health behaviors. Prerequisite: PED 2420, or permission of the instructor. Fall |
3 |
HED 2330 |
Drug and Alcohol CurriculumThis course will examine the issues of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use, specifically the physiological, psychological, and sociological effects of substance use and abuse on the individual, family, and society. The course will also consider legal issues, and curriculum and teaching strategies for effective substance abuse prevention. Prerequisite: HED 2310 or permission of instructor. Spring, even years |
2 |
HED 2350 |
Sexual Health CurriculumThis course will examine the issues of family health and comprehensive sexuality education in public schools, specifically the issues of human growth and development, families, relationships, reproductive health, abstinence, premature sexual activity, contraceptives, adolescent pregnancy, childbirth, adoption, abortion, and HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections. This course will also consider legal issues, and curriculum and teaching strategies for effective comprehensive sexuality education. Spring, odd years. |
2 |
PED 2370 |
Community HealthAnd take one of the following: A study of current community and world health issues to include an overview of epidemiology, communicable disease, environmental health, health services and consumerism. Spring |
3 |
BIO 2011 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I-OR- An investigation of the structure and function of the human body in health and disease. Topics include: the cell, cellular metabolism, tissues, integument, skeletal system, articulations, and muscular and nervous systems. Lecture and lab. This course fulfills a Natural Science general education requirement. Prerequisite: Biology, Exercise Science, Health Promotion, Health Science, Kinesiology, Nursing, Physical Education, Psychological Science or Social Work major only or permission of instructor. Previous experience in biology and chemistry (high school or college) is highly recommended. Fee Lab fee $50 Fall |
4 |
BIO 2012 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology IIAnd take one of the following: A continuation of BIO 2011. Topics include the endocrine, digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, urinary and reproductive systems. Lecture and lab. This course fulfills a Natural Science general education requirement. Prerequisite: BIO 2011 or consent of instructor. Fee Lab fee $50. Spring |
4 |
PSY 1050 |
Human Growth and Development-OR- A survey of human developmental psychology from the prenatal period to late adulthood. The major focus is on theoretical and practical implications of developmental research for cognitive, personality and social development. Special attention will be given to interactions between maturation and experience. This course fulfills a Social Science general education requirement. Every semester |
3 |
PSY 2265 |
Child and Adolescent DevelopmentThis course surveys the major areas of the psychology of child and adolescent development, emphasizing an understanding of the important methods, terms, theories, and findings in the field of child development. This course fulfills a Social Science general education requirement. Every semester |
3 |
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
HED 3010 |
Elementary Health Education Curriculum & AssessmentThis course examines elementary standards-based Health Education curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Students explore the process of planning an effective, age-appropriate school health curriculum that aligns with the Vermont Health Education standards including developmentally appropriate instructional strategies and uses multiple assessment techniques. Students also learn about applying diverse innovative instructional strategies that align with standards-based learner outcomes and performance indicators; implementing skill building strategies to develop competency in health related skills; and selecting, designing and utilizing multiple assessment techniques. The process of Health Education program evaluation is also be discussed. Prerequisite: PED 2420, HED 2310 (Health Education Methods), or permission of the Instructor. Fall |
3 |
HED 4811 |
Elementary Health Education Practicum(take only 1 cr for the minor) Sixty hours (or more) of supervised health education field experience in the elementary (PK-6) setting. Prerequisite: HED 3010 - Elementary Health Education Curriculum & Assessment, departmental recommendation, or permission of the instructor. Every semester |
1-2 |
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
HED 3020 |
Secondary Health Education Curriculum & AssessmentThis course examines secondary standards-based Health Education curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Students explore the process of planning an effective, age-appropriate school health curriculum that aligns with the Vermont Health Education standards including developmentally appropriate instructional strategies and uses multiple assessment techniques. Students also learn about applying diverse innovative instructional strategies that align with standards-based learner outcomes and performance indicators; implementing skill building strategies to develop competency in health related skills; and selecting, designing and utilizing multiple assessment techniques. The process of Health Education program evaluation is also be discussed Prerequisite: PED 2420. HED 2310 (Health Education methods), or permission of the Instructor. Spring |
3 |
HED 4812 |
Secondary Health Education Practicum(take only 1 cr for the minor) Sixty hours (or more) of supervised health education field experience in the middle/secondary (7-12) setting. Prerequisite: HED 3020 - Secondary Health Education Curriculum & Assessment, departmental recommendation, or permission of the instructor. Every semester |
1-2 |
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
HED 3010 |
Elementary Health Education Curriculum & Assessment-OR- This course examines elementary standards-based Health Education curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Students explore the process of planning an effective, age-appropriate school health curriculum that aligns with the Vermont Health Education standards including developmentally appropriate instructional strategies and uses multiple assessment techniques. Students also learn about applying diverse innovative instructional strategies that align with standards-based learner outcomes and performance indicators; implementing skill building strategies to develop competency in health related skills; and selecting, designing and utilizing multiple assessment techniques. The process of Health Education program evaluation is also be discussed. Prerequisite: PED 2420, HED 2310 (Health Education Methods), or permission of the Instructor. Fall |
3 |
HED 3020 |
Secondary Health Education Curriculum & AssessmentAnd take both of these: This course examines secondary standards-based Health Education curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Students explore the process of planning an effective, age-appropriate school health curriculum that aligns with the Vermont Health Education standards including developmentally appropriate instructional strategies and uses multiple assessment techniques. Students also learn about applying diverse innovative instructional strategies that align with standards-based learner outcomes and performance indicators; implementing skill building strategies to develop competency in health related skills; and selecting, designing and utilizing multiple assessment techniques. The process of Health Education program evaluation is also be discussed Prerequisite: PED 2420. HED 2310 (Health Education methods), or permission of the Instructor. Spring |
3 |
HED 4811 |
Elementary Health Education Practicum(take only 1 cr for the minor) Sixty hours (or more) of supervised health education field experience in the elementary (PK-6) setting. Prerequisite: HED 3010 - Elementary Health Education Curriculum & Assessment, departmental recommendation, or permission of the instructor. Every semester |
1-2 |
HED 4812 |
Secondary Health Education Practicum(take only 1 cr for the minor) Sixty hours (or more) of supervised health education field experience in the middle/secondary (7-12) setting. Prerequisite: HED 3020 - Secondary Health Education Curriculum & Assessment, departmental recommendation, or permission of the instructor. Every semester |
1-2 |