Global Certificate in School Health Advocacy & Physical Activity

• School Health Policies & Advocacy: An overview of the importance of creating and implementing effective school health policies and advocating for change at the local, state, and national levels. This unit will cover policy development, advocacy strategies, and building partnerships.
• Physical Activity & Public Health: This unit will explore the relationship between physical activity and public health, including the benefits of regular physical activity, current guidelines, and strategies to increase physical activity levels in schools and communities.
• Comprehensive School Health: An introduction to the concept of comprehensive school health, which involves coordinating and integrating health promotion and education efforts across the school and community. This unit will cover the components of comprehensive school health and strategies for implementation.
• Health Education & Curriculum Development: This unit will focus on the development and implementation of health education curricula in schools, including best practices for instruction, assessment, and evaluation. The unit will also cover the role of technology in health education and the importance of cultural competency.
• Social Determinants of Health: An exploration of the social determinants of health, including poverty, education, housing, and food security, and their impact on the health and well-being of students. This unit will cover strategies for addressing social determinants of health in schools and communities.
• Childhood Obesity Prevention: This unit will focus on the prevention of childhood obesity, including the causes and consequences of obesity, current trends, and evidence-based strategies for prevention. The unit will also cover the role of schools in promoting healthy eating and physical activity.
• School Nutrition & Food Security: An examination of school nutrition programs and their role in promoting healthy eating and food security. This unit will cover the components of a healthy school meal program, strategies for increasing participation, and the importance of addressing food insecurity among students.
• Mental Health & Well-being: This unit will focus on promoting mental health and well-being in schools, including the identification and prevention of mental health problems, strategies for building resilience, and the role of schools in promoting positive mental health.
• Evaluation & Research in School Health: An overview of evaluation and research methods in school health, including the design and implementation