Health Education Courses for Teachers
Fresno Pacific University offers educators the opportunity to expand their skills and earn professional development courses - 100% online! Educators can immediately implement what they learn into their classrooms. These courses provide a high-quality, convenient option for teachers who want to earn essential professional development credits.
There are more than two dozen courses related to Health Education that teach educators how to support better health for students and themselves. Courses cover important topics such as teaching elementary health, the impact of weight on health and attitudes, childhood obesity, stress management and creating healthy environments. Topics also extend beyond physical health, including areas such as financial wellness, healthy relationships and healthy self-esteem.
Subject experts teach every course. Educators benefit from their expertise, as well as from the flexibility and convenience of online courses. Earning credits through online courses can make a significant contribution to career advancement by meeting state or district requirements for professional development.
Fresno Pacific University designs these courses to empower teachers to elevate their careers and enhance their skills in the classroom
Choose Your Choose Your Health Education Course
Complete anytime within a year after enrollment
Start with These Popular Health Education Courses
- HED-900 | Fit for You: A Guide to Wellness
- HED-901 | Teaching Elementary Health
- HED-902 | Health and Today's Teenager
- HED-903 | Weight: Effects on Health and Attitudes
- HED-904 | Childhood Obesity: Healthy Choices Rule
- HED-905 | Health and Fitness on the Web
- HED-906 | Stress Management
- HED-907 | Healthy Environments
- HED-908 | Healthy Self-Esteem
- HED-909 | Personal Safety
- HED-910 | Health and Wellness for Teachers and Students
- HED-911 | Healthy Eating
- HED-912 | Health Education Technology
- HED-913 | Financial Wellness
- HED-914 | Healthy Relationships
- HED-915 | Skills-Based Health Education
Certificates
In addition to individual Health Education courses, Fresno Pacific University offers a Health Education Teaching Certificate.. Educators receive the certificate by earning 15 total credits from completing individual Health Education courses.
Student Insights
“It was a great class which got me thinking more about different parts of elementary health.”
“A relevant course that made me think about how I could improve my student's eating habits.”
“This class was a great way to continue my education and gain knowledge to apply directly to my teaching.”
Why Choose FPU For
Professional Development
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ConvenienceThe convenience of completing courses online allows you to increase your skills while working full time.
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FlexibilityEnroll in the required and elective courses one at a time and take up to an entire year to complete each one. There is no need to visit the Fresno Pacific University Campus.
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SupportFPU has created a supportive online experience. Instructors are available to answer questions, give feedback, and provide guidance.
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AffordabilityPay for each course as you go through the program. There is no need to fund the cost of the certificate upfront.
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ExpertiseCourse instructors at FPU have classroom teaching experience and advanced degrees and are instrumental in the development of engaging courses.
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SalaryFPU professional development courses can help you earn certifications and salary increases. Depending on your location, some school districts offer tens of thousands of dollars per year for course units.