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To be familiar with the components and functions of each facet of a comprehensive school health or health promotion program.
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To communicate effectively, including the ability to write objectives, which address the three domains of education (cognitive, affective and psychomotor).
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To be able to effectively plan, implement and evaluate teaching units including various teaching strategies and/or methodologies, which address the 75 defined learner outcomes identified in the Kentucky Educational Reform Act.
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To be cognizant of the various types of learners, and the learning strategies/methodologies which will address the needs of each learner classification.
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To develop educational units that encourage cross-disciplinary integration.
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To develop critical thinking and problem solving skills.
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To serve as a facilitator, health advocate, and resource professional for current and future issues in the profession of health for students, teachers, administrators and the community.
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To identify and effectively utilize appropriate resources pertaining to health.
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To be familiar with professional organizations, current trends, and issues relevant to health.
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To develop classroom skills that will be conducive to the successful accumulation of knowledge and illustrate the applicability to real world situations.
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To successfully develop measurement and evaluation instruments which will assess the health needs of the student as well as effectiveness of instruction.
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To effectively disseminate objective, non-biased health information and activities which will provide the student the opportunity to formulate personal values concerning health-related issues.
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To become familiar with and develop the skills identified within the competencies/responsibilities of an entry-level health educator.