HSCI 466ADO. Health Issues of the Adolescent (1)

Prerequisite: Restricted to College of Education Credential Students or permission of instructor. The course addresses health concerns of adolescents and teens in a secondary school setting. Emphasis is placed on the role of the teacher as model and observer for students and their unique needs. Topics are in alliance with the California Health Framework and the California Health Education Standards, under the guidance and theme of a holistic approach to education with a “whole school,” “whole community,” and “whole child” model. Students’ cognitive, physical, social, and emotional health are also addressed. This course is required for the Single Subject Credential.