KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
UNDERGRADUATE PROPOSAL
New Course (NOT General Education)
I. Proposed Information
Course Prefix and Number: HPS 3600
Course Title: School Health Issues
Credit Hours (format should be # - # - #): 2 - 2 - 3
Prerequisites: HPS 1000: Fitness for Living
(Prerequisites are courses or requirements that non-negotiable and must be successfully completed by any
student before enrolling in the course or program under consideration. Corequisites are courses that can be
taken before or in the same semester as the course under consideration. Courses at the upper-division level
will require lower-division competencies or prerequisites.)
Course Description for the Catalog:
Major public health issues impact on America’s schools and the programs and policies that improve the
prevalence and etiology of health behaviors among adolescents. Utilizes the Coordinated School Health
Program to promote adolescent health and academic performance. Learning experiences include
observation of school health professionals in the field.
II. Justification for Course
A. Explain assessment findings which led to course development.
The Professional Standards Commission (PSC) recently changed the required certification examination
for Health and Physical Education teacher candidates. The new Georgia Assessment for the Certification
of Educators exam has established a new framework that places equal emphasis on both health and
physical education content knowledge. The existing course offerings do not specifically address the
health issues impacting children and youth. The addition of a school health issues course that examines
these issues in detail, as well as the role of schools in improving health status, will help align the HPE
teacher education program with the framework established by the PSC.
B. Explain for Prerequisites:
1. What is the substance of content in each prerequisite that commands its inclusion as a
prerequisite to the proposed course?
A basic understanding of health issues and health behavior intervention planning is necessary to
comprehend the conceptual nature of the course.
2. What is the desired sequence of prerequisites?
None
3. What is the rationale for requiring the above sequence of prerequisites?
4. How often are the required prerequisites offered?
Every term
C. Give any other justification for the course.
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III. Additional Information
A. Where does this course fit sequentially and philosophically within the program of study.
Sequentially: Students will ideally take the course in the first semester of their junior year. This course is a
pre/corequisite for HPS 3650 which is to be taken in the spring semester of their third year.
Philosophically: This course will ensure teacher candidates have the knowledge to effectively promote the
health and wellness of school-age children and adolescents. They will apply this content knowledge in
their professional education coursework.
B. What efforts have been made to ensure that this course does not duplicate the content of
other college courses with similar titles, purposes, or content?
There is no comparable course at KSU. This will be the only course to use the Coordinated School Health
Program model to examine health issues impacting children and youth. It is particularly designed not to
duplicate what is taught in psychology or education; that is, it is not a human growth and development
course.
C. Where will the course be located in the program (elective, required in Area F, required or
elective for the major)? Indicate and justify its placement in the curriculum.
This course will be a required course in the HPS upper division major core.
D. How often will this course be offered?
Annually
E. All sections of the course will be taught with the understanding that the following apply:
1. Purpose of the Course
The student should emerge from this course with knowledge, skills, and applications to effectively
promote the health and wellness of school-age children and adolescents.
2. Objectives of the Course
Learning Objectives:
•
Identify adolescent health risk behaviors, their prevalence and antecedents.
•
Analyze the characteristics of effective school-based risk reduction programs.
•
Describe the relationship between health and academic achievement.
•
Determine the range of policies and services needed to effectively implement the Coordinated
School Health Program.
•
Identify barriers to successful implementation of school health programs and potential solutions.
•
Implement the School Health Index to evaluate the Coordinated School Health Program and
make recommendations for school improvement.
3. Course Content
Overview of adolescent health issues; the Coordinated School Health program and the supporting
research; School Health Index; School health interventions.
F. What instructional methodologies will be incorporated into the course to stimulate group
process, writing skills, multiculturalism, and educational outcomes?
This course will use field experiences and class discussion to connect theory and practice. Students will
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be in diverse placements to examine how culture, education and socioeconomic status influence risk
behaviors.
G. Outline the plan for continuous course assessment. What are the department, school, college,
or professional standards which will be used for the assessment? How will it be determined
that the course is current, meeting the educational needs of students and responsive to
educational standards? How often will the course assessment be done by the department?
PSC Standards; Yearly reflection of faculty based on student evaluations; GACE II exam scores;
Enhanced content knowledge in professional education courses; Annually.
H. REQUIRED SYLLABUS CONTENTS (See Faculty Handbook on page 3.10 for details about KSU
syllabi.)
1) Course Prefix Number and Title
HPS 3600: School Health Issues (See Attached)
2) Instructor: Dr. Kandice Johnson
Office: CC 3043
Telephone: 770.423.6556
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify adolescent health risk behaviors, their prevalence and antecedents.
2. Analyze the characteristics of effective school-based risk reduction programs.
3. Describe the relationship between health and academic achievement.
4. Determine the range of policies and services needed to effectively implement the Coordinated
School Health Program.
5. Identify barriers to successful implementation of school health programs and potential solutions.
6. Implement the School Health Index to evaluate the Coordinated School Health Program and
make recommendations for school improvement.
3) Text(s)
Meeks, L., Heit, P. & Page, R. (2005). Comprehensive School Health Education. Boston, MA:
McGraw Hill.
4) Course Requirements/Assignments
1. Examinations (3)
2. Observation Papers (3)
3. Health Issues Presentation
4. School Health Index Presentation
5) Evaluation and Grading
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Exams
(3 @ 50 pts each)
150 points
Observation Papers (3 @ 20 pts each)
60 points
Health Issues Presentation
40 points
SHI Presentation
50 points
Subtotal:
300 points
EVALUATION SCALE:
A = 300-270
B = 269-240
C = 239-210
D = 209-180
F = Below 179
6) Weekly Schedule of Topics
XII. COURSE OUTLINE:
Week #1 Course Introduction: Trends and health profile of adolescents, CDC six risk categories,
Epidemiological research
Week #2
Program
Theories of adolescent health behaviors; Overview of the Coordinated School Health
Week #3 School Health Services: Chronic and communicable diseases impacting children and
adolescents; School Health Services; Immunizations and screenings; School health clinics
Week #4 School Health Issues – Information and Management Presentations: Information &
Management Fact Sheets
Nutrition Services: School nutrition programs (requirements)
Week #5
Nutrition Services: Nutrition education; Obesity prevention
Week #6
Health Education: What is quality health education?
Health Education: Link between health education and academic achievement
Week #7 Physical Education: What is quality physical education?; Link between physical education
and academic achievement
Healthy School Environment: Environmental health issues impacting schools; Fostering emotionally
healthy classroom environment
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Weel #8
Healthy School Environment: Prevention of violence (bullying and harassment in schools)
Counseling and Psychological Services: Mental and emotional health issues impacting children and
adolescents
Week #9 Counseling and Psychological Services: Developing self-esteem and resiliency skills;
Crisis intervention and management
Parent and Community Involvement: Getting parents and community members involved; Developing
alternative activities (after school programs, alcohol and drug free events)
Week #10 Parent and Community Involvement: Recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect
Health Promotion for Faculty & Staff: Teachers as role models; Teacher morale, absenteeism &
turnover
Week #11 Health Promotion for Faculty & Staff: Field trip
Week #12 School Health Index: Evaluating coordinated school health program; Best Practices…
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs
Week #13 Best Practices… Sexuality Education; Best Practices… Injury Prevention and Safety
Week #14 School Observations (in-field)
Week #15 Group Presentations
Week #16 Course Wrap Up
Academic Honesty Statement
Every KSU student is responsible for upholding the provisions of the Student Code of Conduct,
as published in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs. Section II of the Student Code of
Conduct addresses the University's policy on academic honesty, including provisions regarding
plagiarism and cheating, unauthorized access to University materials, misrepresentation/falsification
of University records or academic work, malicious removal, retention, or destruction of library
materials, malicious/intentional misuse of computer facilities and/or services, and misuse of student
identification cards.
Incidents of alleged academic misconduct will be handled through the
established procedures of the University Judiciary Program, which includes either an "informal"
resolution by a faculty member, resulting in a grade adjustment, or a formal hearing procedure, which
may subject a student to the Code of Conduct's minimum one semester suspension requirement.
7) Attendance Policy
Students are expected to be in all class sessions on time. Attendance will be taken at every class.
Students may miss up to two (2) classes without penalty. Each absence thereafter will result in your
grade being lowered by 5 points. For example, if you have a final grade of 185/A points and are one
absence over the limit, you will have your grade reduced to a 180/B; two absences over the limit and
your grade will be reduced to a 175/B, etc. Being habitually late will also lower your letter grade (Two
late entries = One absence). According to HPS Departmental policy, any student missing 4 classes,
for any reason, will not receive course credit and will be assigned a grade of "F". Attending on
scheduled planning days, lesson presentations, and required class activities is imperative. In addition,
it is important that you be awake and paying attention to what is going on in the classroom. If you are
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sleeping, reading the paper, talking to your friends, etc., you will not be counted as present that day.
Please turn off your cell phones and pagers prior to entering the classroom.
IV. Resources and Funding Required
A. What resources will be redirected to accommodate this course?
None
B. Explain what items will cause additional cost to the department/school/college.
Personnel
Computer Technology
Library resources
Equipment
Space
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V. COURSE MASTER FORM
This form will be completed by the requesting department and will be sent to the Office of the Registrar
once the course has been approved by the Office of the
President. The form is required for all new courses.
DISCIPLINE:
HPS
COURSE NUMBER:
3600
COURSE TITLE FOR LABEL:
(Note: Limit 30 spaces)
School Health Issues
CLASS-LAB-CREDIT HOURS:
2-2-3
Approval, Effective Semester:
Fall 2007
Grades Allowed (Regular or S/U):
Regular
If course used to satisfy CPC, what areas? n/a
Learning Support Programs courses which are required as prerequisites: n/a
APPROVED:
________________________________________________________________________________
Vice President for Academic Affairs or Designee
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KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
UNDERGRADUATE PROPOSAL
New Course (NOT General Education)
Course Prefix and Number: HPS 3600
Responsible Department: HPS
Proposed Effective Date:
Fall 2007
Signature Page
Submitted by:
Name
Approved
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Date
Department Curriculum Committee
Date
General Education Council*
Date
Professional Teacher Education Unit Program Area*
Date
Department Chair
Date
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College/School Curriculum Committee AND/OR Teacher
Education Council*
Date
Approved
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Not Approved
College/School Dean
Date
Undergraduate Policies and Curriculum Committee
Date
Dean of University College
Date
Not Approved
Not Approved
*For curriculum proposals involving General Education courses, there should be collaboration by the
Department Curriculum Committee and the General Education Council. For Teacher Preparation
proposals, there should be collaboration by the Department Curriculum Committee, the Professional
Teacher Education Unit (PTEU) Program Area Committee, the Teacher Education Council, and the
College/School Curriculum Committee.
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