ARS 535 - Teaching Health Education Concepts with Visual and Performing Arts

(Cr: 3)

A survey course designed for educators to explore concepts related to personal and family health. The course is designed to explore the physical, emotional, and social aspects of everyday living. Students will experientially explore health concepts through various visual and performing art mediums in an effort to integrate and communicate concepts, information, and ideas with application to educational settings and curriculum development. Activities, content, and materials are related to the current Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for Arts and Comprehensive Health.