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Information for UNCA Students interested in Psychology 373 |
Course Description
Psychology/HWP 373: Practicum in Family
Wellness (3 credit hours)
This course will explore the impact of U.S.
diet and lifestyle on obesity, diabetes, and other health problems. We will
consider the roots of the current epidemic of childhood obesity from
physiological, psychological, and cultural perspectives, critically evaluating
public health intervention efforts. All class members will then actively
participate in the design and implementation of a family
physical activity program conducted on the UNCA campus.
Course Meeting Times
Spring, 2009: TBA.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who can take
this course?
Psychology 373 is open to juniors and seniors in either Psychology or Health and
Wellness, or students in any major who have completed at
least 6 hours in either discipline. Students should have an interest in wellness
generally, and in weight and exercise specifically.
As noted above, an important component of this class will be the family fitness
program intervention, which will start approximately halfway through the
semester, and involve participation in weekly athletic activities with children
and their parents. Students need no prior training in working with
children, but should possess enthusiasm about the opportunity for gaining this
experience.
2. What are
benefits of taking this course?
Not only will you gain academic knowledge about diet and lifestyle, and their
impact on wellness, but you will also have an opportunity to participate in a
hands-on, helping experience as part of the class! This practicum will
help illustrate the ideas we explore, enhance your connections to the greater
community, and provide you with resume-worthy applied experience. And did
I mention that you'll get to be outside, playing with children and their
parents, during the crisp, sunny late afternoons of spring?
3. How do I sign
up?!
Registration is by permission of instructor only, which means that you must meet
with me regarding your interest so that I can give you a signed permission slip.
Registration for the Spring, 2009, offering of the class will take place during
the Fall, 2008, semester. If you know you're likely to be interested, it's
never too early to let me know! Feel free to email (himelein@unca.edu) or
stop by (CH
204). I look forward to meeting you.