ECE 140 - Health, Safety and Physical Education

3 Credit Hours

This course focuses upon health, safety, nutrition and physical development issues of young children birth through grade 4. Planning, implementation and assessment of developmentally appropriate experiences for young children in the areas of health, and physical education are highlighted in this course. The health and safety needs of the physical environment will also be examined. Students will be provided opportunities to analyze and interpret regulatory requirements for all programs serving young children. Participation of 10 hours per semester in an approved early care and education setting is required.

Prerequisite(s): COM 097 or EAP 020 and EAP 040

Semesters Offered: Fall