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HED434

Supervision of School Health Program

  • Education
  • 400 level
  • 2 credit units
  • 135 pages
  • 20 units

This course provides an in-depth exploration of school health programs, covering guidelines for comprehensive implementation and the supervision and administration of physical education programs. It emphasizes the importance of planning and administrative facilities for effective school health and physical education. Students will develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and implement school health and physical education programs, fostering a comprehensive approach to student well-being.

About this course

Difficulty
Intermediate
Study hours
40 hours
Maths
None
Content
Theoretical, practical
Practical work
Yes
How it is assessed
  • Assignments
  • Tutor marked assessments
  • Final examination

One paragraph, so you can see how it reads

HED434 · Unit 1 Definition of Terms

The definition of related terms is discussed in this section. Such terms include health, administration, planning, health programs, Health education, Physical education and comprehensive school health programme.

What you should be able to do

  1. Define key terms in health program supervision and administration.
  2. Describe the components of a comprehensive school health program.
  3. State the guidelines for effective school health program supervision.
  4. Explain the importance of administration and planning in school health.
  5. Identify stakeholders in the implementation of school health programs.

What it prepares you for

Careers
  • School Health Coordinator
  • Health Educator
  • Public Health Administrator
  • Physical Education Teacher
  • Wellness Program Manager
Where it is applied
  • Education
  • Public Health
  • Community Health
  • Government Agencies
  • Non-Profit Organizations

Where it gets hard

The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.

  • Module 3: Guidelines for Comprehensive School Health Programme

    Unit 1: Healthful School Environment

    Requires understanding of the interconnectedness of physical, emotional, and social factors influencing student well-being.

  • Module 5: Development Of Action Plan

    Unit 4: Development of Action Plan for Implementation of School Health Services

    Requires integrating knowledge from previous modules to create practical and effective action plans for various school health components.

A suggested way through it

Suggested

13 weeks, about 45 hours in total. Yours will differ.

  1. Week 1Module 1: Concept of Supervision, Administration and Planning
    • Unit 1: Definition of Terms · 2 hours

      Read Unit 1: Definition of Terms, focusing on understanding the concepts of administration, planning, and health programs.. Complete the self-assessment exercise to reinforce your understanding of the key terms..

    • Unit 2: Comprehensive School Health Programme · 2 hours

      Read Unit 2: Comprehensive School Health Programme, focusing on the goals and components of a comprehensive school health approach.. Reflect on how these goals can be applied in a school setting..

    • Unit 3: Components of School Health Programme · 2 hours

      Read Unit 3: Components of School Health Programme, focusing on the major components such as health education, health services, and school feeding programs.. Identify the roles of qualified professionals in each component..

  2. Week 2Module 2: Planning Health Programme
    • Unit 1: Establishing the Health Team · 2 hours

      Read Unit 1: Establishing the Health Team, focusing on the roles and responsibilities of primary team members such as school administrators and nurses.. Consider how these roles contribute to the overall health program..

    • Unit 2: Processes Involved in Planning · 2 hours

      Read Unit 2: Processes Involved in Planning, focusing on assessing health problems, setting goals, and developing action plans.. Practice creating SMART objectives for a school health program..

  3. Week 3Module 2: Planning Health Programme
    • Unit 3: Implementation and Evaluation · 3 hours

      Read Unit 3: Implementation and Evaluation, focusing on the processes of putting plans into action and evaluating their effectiveness.. Differentiate between formative and summative evaluations..

  4. Week 4Module 3: Guidelines for Comprehensive School Health Programme
    • Unit 1: Healthful School Environment · 2 hours

      Read Unit 1: Healthful School Environment, focusing on the physical and psychosocial aspects of a healthy school environment.. Reflect on how administrative policies support a positive school climate..

    • Unit 2: School Feeding Programme · 2 hours

      Read Unit 2: School Feeding Programme, focusing on the goals and components of a school feeding program.. Consider how school feeding programs contribute to student health and learning..

  5. Week 5Module 3: Guidelines for Comprehensive School Health Programme
    • Unit 3: Skill-Based Health Education · 2 hours

      Read Unit 3: Skill-Based Health Education, focusing on the importance of skill-based health education and its objectives.. Reflect on the role of qualified health education professionals..

    • Unit 4: School Health Services · 2 hours

      Read Unit 4: School Health Services, focusing on the aims and objectives of school health services.. Consider how these services contribute to student well-being..

  6. Week 6Module 3: Guidelines for Comprehensive School Health Programme
    • Unit 5: School, Home and Community Relationship · 3 hours

      Read Unit 5: School, Home and Community Relationship, focusing on the importance of integrating school, home, and community activities.. Reflect on how community members can participate in school health programs..

  7. Week 7Module 4: Stakeholders In The Implementation Of School Health Programme
    • Unit 1: Stakeholders in School Health Programme · 3 hours

      Read Unit 1: Stakeholders in School Health Programme, focusing on the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders.. Identify the contributions of each stakeholder to the school health program..

  8. Week 8Module 4: Stakeholders In The Implementation Of School Health Programme
    • Unit 2: Facilities Required for a School Health Centre · 3 hours

      Read Unit 2: Facilities Required for a School Health Centre, focusing on the essential facilities for a school health center.. Consider the importance of these facilities for providing health services..

  9. Week 9Module 5: Development Of Action Plan
    • Unit 1: Healthful School Environment · 3 hours

      Read Unit 1: Healthful School Environment, focusing on strategies for implementing healthful school living.. Reflect on the roles of institutions in promoting a healthy school environment..

  10. Week 10Module 5: Development Of Action Plan
    • Unit 2: Development of Action Plan for School Feeding Services · 3 hours

      Read Unit 2: Development of Action Plan for School Feeding Services, focusing on strategies for implementing school feeding services.. Consider the roles of institutions in supporting school feeding programs..

  11. Week 11Module 5: Development Of Action Plan
    • Unit 3: Development of Action Plan for Skill-Based Health Education · 3 hours

      Read Unit 3: Development of Action Plan for Skill-Based Health Education, focusing on strategies for implementing skill-based health education.. Reflect on the roles of institutions in promoting skill-based health education..

  12. Week 12Module 5: Development Of Action Plan
    • Unit 4: Development of Action Plan for Implementation of School Health Services · 3 hours

      Read Unit 4: Development of Action Plan for Implementation of School Health Services, focusing on strategies for implementing school health services.. Consider the roles of institutions in supporting school health services..

  13. Week 13Module 5: Development Of Action Plan
    • Unit 5: Development of Action Plan for the Implementation of School, Home and Community Relationship · 3 hours

      Read Unit 5: Development of Action Plan for the Implementation of School, Home and Community Relationship, focusing on strategies for implementing school, home, and community relationships.. Reflect on the roles of institutions in fostering these relationships..

Preparing for the exam

What to do
  • Review definitions of key terms from Unit 1 in each module to build a strong conceptual foundation.
  • Create a detailed outline summarizing the main points of each unit, focusing on practical applications.
  • Practice developing sample action plans for different school health components, as covered in Module 5.
  • Focus on understanding the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in school health programs (Module 4).
  • Review the guidelines for comprehensive school health programs (Module 3), paying attention to specific examples.
  • Allocate study time proportionally based on the weight of each module in the overall course assessment.

Questions students ask about this course

What is HED434 about?

This course provides an in-depth exploration of school health programs, covering guidelines for comprehensive implementation and the supervision and administration of physical education programs. It emphasizes the importance of planning and administrative facilities for effective school health and physical education. Students will develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and implement school health and physical education programs, fostering a comprehensive approach to student well-being.

How many units does HED434 have?

HED434, Supervision of School Health Program, has 20 units across 6 modules, over 135 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.

How many credit units is HED434?

HED434 carries 2 credit units, at 400 level in Education.

Is HED434 hard?

HED434 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and practical work, and it has a practical component.

How long does HED434 take to study?

About 40 hours of study, spread across its 20 units.

How is HED434 assessed?

HED434 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.

What can I do with HED434?

School Health Coordinator, Health Educator, Public Health Administrator, Physical Education Teacher and Wellness Program Manager.

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