Instructor: McKenzie Wilson

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Elementary Methods of Teaching Health

This course is designed for Utah state educators who are seeking a professional educator license through an Alternative Pathway to Professional Educator Licensing (APPEL). This course focuses on Utah's Health Triangle to illustrate the interconnectedness of physical, mental, emotional, and social health. Participants will learn to apply their foundational knowledge to plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences that meet local, state, and national standards. Emphasis will be placed on utilizing diverse resources, accommodations, technology, and metacognitive strategies to address the varied needs of all learners.
September 9, 2025 to October 13, 2025, Online

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Prevention

This course is one of four designed for Utah K-12 educators seeking a Health Endorsement that includes the components of emotional intelligence, mental health disorders, stress management, and suicide, self-harm, and resources for help. Teachers will explore the physical, social, and legal implications of substance abuse and addictive behaviors emphasizing prevention.
August 26, 2025 to October 15, 2025, Online

Nutrition, Safety, & Disease Prevention

This course is one of four designed for Utah K-12 educators seeking a Health Endorsement. In this course, students will explore the relationship between nutrition to the maintenance of health and the prevention of disease. Principles of disease and major diseases of body systems and organs will be examined.
July 7, 2025 to August 25, 2025, Online
October 20, 2025 to December 11, 2025, Online