WLNS 202 - Childhood Wellness

Description
This course focuses on the importance of creating and nurturing a learning environment that supports the holistic well-being of children, families, and child care professionals. Students will examine essential principles, skills, and strategies relating to age-appropriate nutrition and fitness concepts. The significance of health and wellness dimensions will also be discussed. Topics will include the psychological and physical health and safety of both the child and the early childhood educator. Child protection responsibilities will be explained in detail. Students will also consider how community partners can be engaged to support and promote wellness as a lifestyle to children and their families.

3 Credits

Time Guidelines
The standard instructional time for this course is 45 hours.