RA
5.0Reviewed May 20, 2020
I am very thankful to this course who provided me with good knowledge about healthy practices and its importance especially in the schools
I have learnt so much
Healthy Practices: Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Community and Family Participation
In this course you will find a comprehensive overlook of healthy practices in public schools in the USA, including: physical activity and nutrition in the school setting. We will review the basics of some of the regulatory programs found in the United States that support healthy students through nutrition education and nutrition programs. You will be able to explain some of the nutritional components such as, alternatives to the use of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages. Many of these principles can be applied to students in schools throughout the globe. You will understand how the schools can support physical activity throughout the day and how they can effectively offer physical education. Learners will be able to explain MVPA, or moderate to vigorous physical activity. They will identify this as the newest method for measuring and evaluating what counts as physical activity in terms of METs. Participants in the course will be able to explain the science behind the recommended "60 minutes of Physical Activity" and what counts toward MVPA both during and outside of the school day. Learners will be able to evaluate and explain how what students eat and how they exercise impacts student success. We will provide you with information to help you to promote the teamwork that it takes to implement successful nutritional and physical activity programs. Our discussion will include where to find and how to develop community support and encourage family participation. Later in the course you will understand how attendance impacts student success. Together we will look at real-life examples of programs in a school setting and this will help you to recognize what impact you can have on improving the health and success of students in your own community.
Status: Student Support and Services
Status: Physical Therapy
BeginnerCourse9 hours
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AB
5.0Reviewed Sep 17, 2020
It was so interesting and got to know many things, how our diet plan should be and how one can start PA and PE in school or college. it was really so helpul . THANK YOU SO MUCH.
MZ
5.0Reviewed Aug 11, 2023
That was Good and healthy experience for me to learn school nutrition as I'm student of Food Sciences. Hope to learn more and feeling more enthusiastic.
FR
5.0Reviewed Nov 30, 2020
It is good to learn and know about the system of other country have develop and how they manage to combat the problems with various kind of activities which involving their communities.
MP
4.0Reviewed May 21, 2020
Healthy Practices: Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Community and Family Participation is the best course for parents & teachers
SP
5.0Reviewed Dec 6, 2024
Hi I found the course very thorough and good inputs from professionals. It was simple easy to understand yet covered many complex subjects. Absolutely enjoyed and was educated by this course/
AA
4.0Reviewed Jul 12, 2020
The course "Healthy Practices: Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Community and Family Participation" is organized effectively. Lecture videos are very informative.
HD
5.0Reviewed Apr 26, 2020
Lovely course encouraged to talk and share opinion abd experiences.Very intrsting, lots to think about and put into practice.
ST
5.0Reviewed Apr 15, 2020
I enjoyed going through the videos and course materiel. Indeed, I got lot of insights, which I can practically implement at school sports development segment.
MJ
4.0Reviewed Mar 28, 2023
A few links were not working, but other than it was a well thought out course. I am glad that it mentioned the inequities within child health.
M
5.0Reviewed May 3, 2021
An extremely informative course on various government policies taken to improve the school-goin child's overall development.
MM
5.0Reviewed Jul 29, 2020
Fue un buen curso, más enfocado a la parte política de como comenzar el movieminto de escuela y comunidad saludable
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Charmaine Spring
5.0
Reviewed May 24, 2019Magdalene
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Reviewed May 20, 2019I've been educated!
Aryaa Yogesh Bhange
5.0
Reviewed Sep 17, 2020It was so interesting and got to know many things, how our diet plan should be and how one can start PA and PE in school or college. it was really so helpul . THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Della Lison Amala
5.0
Reviewed Jun 4, 2020It's a good course... really good
Sriya Sreekanth
5.0
Reviewed Apr 4, 2019Very informative
EZENPHERL VESTIL DELIGERO CORDOTO
5.0
Reviewed Jul 23, 2020its more on reading but its a lot of fun learning how to be healthy through the food we eat.. thankyou so much.. i think i have to undergo sa bicycling and cooking healthy foods too.. i like to become healthy too
Thayalani Narayanasamy Gomez
4.0
Reviewed Apr 10, 2019Although it is a very informative course but it is quite boring but then again the information on nutrition, eating habits, encouraging children to participate, were interesting. However, I do not see the relevance of this topics when it comes to the entire course. Its just my opinion.
Shashank Tapikar
5.0
Reviewed Apr 15, 2020I enjoyed going through the videos and course materiel. Indeed, I got lot of insights, which I can practically implement at school sports development segment.
Rohan Arya
5.0
Reviewed May 20, 2020I am very thankful to this course who provided me with good knowledge about healthy practices and its importance especially in the schools
DINESH KRISHNAN
5.0
Reviewed Oct 2, 2020We oftentimes forget how important it is to cultivate healthy eating habits is. This course helped me remember that. Thank you!
Jemilie Paet
5.0
Reviewed Jul 22, 2020The instructors were very lively and it was easy to learn from them. This course shows the holistic approach to health.
DANTULURI HARSHITA
5.0
Reviewed May 18, 2020This course is good and i have got to learn many things about the health and nutrition practices in school children.
Rahul Choudhary
5.0
Reviewed May 7, 2020my experience about this course is great and also teaching is best ever best.
NILAM NIWARE
5.0
Reviewed Apr 26, 2020It is very nice course I learned many things from it
sumbe nandlal
5.0
Reviewed Apr 26, 2020Better course... Spectacular experience
Ike chikamso victor
5.0
Reviewed May 1, 2019very educative and well presented
Kamal Soni
5.0
Reviewed Jun 12, 2019Good I Enjoyed this course
Inge - Ingenisia Katjiuongua
5.0
Reviewed May 24, 2021I have learned a lot about School Health. The course had great practical content. It was as if I was doing it myself. Everything was in place and well explained. My country Namibia should learn from Colorado. We are really not doing much when it comes to Integrated School Health Program as most of our activities are done in isolation. Like the division responsible for the school feeding program and many others need to work closely with the division that is coordinating the school health program. Great course. thumbs up.
Boglárka Lukács- Tóth
5.0
Reviewed Aug 7, 2020I'm a teacher and I'm learning special education. I would liked to find a course, which encompasse my learnings so far but give me new knowledge. Luckily I found teh perfect one! This course was very useful, comprehensive. I learnt about a lot these themes before, but every course gave me new line of sight and challenge. I'm grateful took part in it. Thank you so much all professor from Colorado University!
Ann Deschenes
5.0
Reviewed Mar 13, 2025These courses provided an excellent review with updated information, new programs, and learning about new resources. Well structured into small and clear sections, this course is easy to follow whether you are new to these topics or experienced and very informative while supporting positive interactions.