Courses Offered to U of A Students
HPS 497L-001 - Public Health for School and Community Based Childhood Obesity Prevention Programming
Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 2
Course Instructor: Sabrina Plattner, M.Ed.
Time & Location: Tuesdays, 1:15 - 3:15 PM, Off-Campus
Course Description: Students will gain an introduction to childhood obesity prevention and school-based wellness by disseminating the Healthy Schools Tucson (HST) program. Course instructors will integrate school partnerships and staff to discuss local wellness policy goals within the Tucson community. Semester projects include program implementation and evaluation, nutrition and physical activity education, and community wellness. Students will utilize and provide feedback for intervention materials, develop program deliverables, and participate in obesity-prevention community outreach events.
HPS 497E/597E Public Health for Community Wellness
Offered: Fall & Spring
Credits: 2
Course Instructor: Sabrina Plattner, M.Ed.
Time & Location: Wednesdays, 3:00 - 5:00 PM, Off-Campus
Course Description: Students will explore community wellness through our partnership with St. John’s after-school program in South Tucson. They will create and share weekly lessons on nutrition, physical activity, and social-emotional learning with 45-60 children. This course emphasizes collaboration with community leaders to address public health goals, offering insights into health equity and community wellness. Students will also build relationships, develop health education skills, engage in community-based activities, and integrate presentations, readings, and assessments.