14 courses with the subject HEAL, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
HEAL 110Personal Health3
Focuses on individual health improvement by studying mental/emotional well-being, fitness, nutrition, drug abuse prevention, consumerism, safety and other topics.Offered by School of Education. Limited to three attempts.Schedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale. 200 Level Courses
Focuses on safety in home, school, road, work, and community settings.Offered by School of Education. Limited to three attempts.Schedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Focuses on integrating behavioral and sociocultural factors in studying mental health.Offered by School of Education. Limited to three attempts.Schedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Introduces health behavior in context of health psychology. Explores various theoretical models to understand health, illness and sick-role behaviors. Studies health and disease from a biopsychosocial perspective. Examines means of preventing and treating health problems.Offered by School of Education. Limited to three attempts.Mason Core: Mason Core, Social/Behavioral Sciences, Encore: Well-BeingSchedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Presents an overview of school health programs. Focuses on the content of health education in K-12 schools and provides an introduction to health education instruction.Offered by School of Education. Limited to three attempts.Schedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale. 300 Level Courses
Analyzes drug use, with emphasis on positive aspects, and presents alternatives to drug misuse and abuse.Offered by School of Education. Limited to three attempts.Schedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Covers the biological, psychological, emotional, and sociocultural factors related to human sexual behaviors. Includes topics such as anatomy, gender, sexual response, sexual behaviors, sexual orientation, relationships, reproduction, contraception, sexual difficulties and solution, sexually transmitted infections, and sexual coercion.Offered by School of Education. Limited to three attempts.Schedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Examines health issues unique to women, including health care, food and exercise, reproductive and gynecological issues, chronic diseases, and issues of violence.Offered by School of Education. Limited to three attempts.Schedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Examines socio-cultural influences on men's development and expression of health beliefs and practices. Explores health issues specific to men. Analyzes research literature on interventions to improve men's health.Offered by School of Education. Limited to three attempts.Schedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
HEAL 350Health Interventions for Vulnerable Populations3
Identifies cultural, social, and demographical health risk factors for an array of groups within vulnerable communities. Addresses the role of the practitioner in community health program development. Introduces models and approaches to develop innovative intervention programs that improve the well-being of the community.Offered by School of Education. Limited to three attempts.Specialized Designation: Mason Impact.Schedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Describes development of healthy relationships. Examines influencing factors. Analyzes current research. Designs strategies for maintaining healthy relationships.Offered by School of Education. Limited to three attempts.Schedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
Applies research-based models and theories of health assessment and promotion at individual, organizational, agency, and community levels. Uses communication approaches and skills in context of behavior change strategies, including policy and program development.Offered by School of Education. Limited to three attempts.Schedule Type: LectureGrading: This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale. 400 Level Courses
HEAL 405Teaching Methods in Health Education (K-12)3
Presents methodology and resources for teaching health education in K-12 schools. Note: Fieldwork required.Offered by School of Education. Limited to three attempts.Recommended Prerequisite: Cumulative GPA of 2.5, Completed a minimum of 45 credits.Registration Restrictions: Required Prerequisites: HEAL 250C, 250XS, BIOL 124C, 125D or PHED 202C.C Requires minimum grade of C.XS Requires minimum grade of XS.D Requires minimum grade of D.
HEAL 516Program Development and Resources in Health Education3
Open to licensed and provisionally licensed health and physical education teachers in the commonwealth of Virginia and students in ASTL physical education program. Focuses on program development, health content, methodology, and resources for teaching preK-12 health education. Notes: Distance learning course.Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.Recommended Prerequisite: Licensed and provisionally licensed health and physical education teachers in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and students in the Physical Education masters program.Registration Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.