Health Education Minor

Introduction

According to the National Education Association, Health Education is defined as "the process of providing learning experience which favorably influences understanding, attitudes, and behavior relating to individual and community health." Health is dynamic and multi-dimensional. The Health, Exercise Science and Athletics staff views health education from seven dimensions, aptly described in the SPECIES model: Social, Physical, Emotional, Career, Intelligence, Environmental, and Spiritual. Health Education attempts to heighten awareness by focusing on attitudes and behaviors of individual, assisting them in making informed decisions regarding prevention, behavior change issues and problem solving.

Curriculum Overview

The minor focuses on:
  • Classroom teaching methods

  • Curriculum for health education

  • Death, dying and aging

  • Drug education

  • Environmental and consumer health

  • Human growth and development

  • Mental and emotional health

  • Nutrition and exercise

  • Responsible sexuality
Benefits of UWSP

Job opportunities are excellent because Health Education is required for graduation in our Wisconsin Public Schools.

It is rewarding to teach practical information for every day living emphasizing prevention and sound decision making.

This minor meets teacher certification requirements for K-12 Health.

Indoor and outdoor facilities are excellent. Indoor facilities are located in the Health Enhancement Center (HEC) and feature the following: Quandt and Berg gymnasiums; a multi-activity center featuring tennis courts, a 200 meter indoor track, archery range, and 2800 sq. ft. climbing wall; aquatic center featuring an Olympic sized pool, a 14 1/2 ft. deep diving well, and therapeutic warm water pool; dance studios; wrestling gym; a 3000 sq. ft. strength/fitness center featuring Olympic free weights, Hammer Strength equipment, cardio theatre, and cardio-respiratory equipment; a 2000 sq. ft. cardio center featuring cardio theatre, aerobics room, cardio-respiratory equipment, massage therapy, Nautilus equipment; and four classrooms. Outdoor facilities include softball, football, baseball and soccer fields, tennis courts and 400 meter track. Jogging and hiking trails are available in Schmeeckle Reserve on campus.

Further Information

Sheila Miech
School of Health, Exercise Science and Athletics
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
117C Health Enhancement Center
Stevens Point, WI 54481

(715) 346-2462
smiech@uwsp.edu