Health, Safety & Nutr for Young Child

Course Code: ECES-206

Department: Early Childhood Education

Credit Hours: 3.00

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This course provides an overview of the health, safety and nutritional needs of young children and early childhood practices to ensure the health and well-being of each child in a group setting. Content includes roles and responsibilities of adults in meeting children's diverse needs, the promotion of healthy life style practices, understanding common childhood illnesses and injuries, meeting health, nutrition and safety standards, and planning nutritious meals that are appropriate for each child. This course includes field experiences and field observations of young children in early childhood settings.