+ Health Promotion

202 Eppler North, 419-372-2395

The health promotion (HP) program prepares students for entry-level careers in the health and fitness industry. The curriculum provides strong conceptual and practical knowledge of the field as a means to help prevent disease and maintain good health in individuals, organizations and communities.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree, students in health promotion are expected to:

• Gather health-related data about social and cultural environments, growth and development factors, needs and interests;
• Develop and market health-related programs, implement strategies, evaluate program effectiveness and interpret results as they impact program objectives;
• Effectively use computerized database, spreadsheet, presentation and desktop publishing software;
• Use appropriate methods and techniques to communicate health information.

Major (health in non-school settings)
In addition to the degree requirements of the University and the general education requirements prescribed by the College of Education and Human Development, the following professional core (83-86 hours) is required:

• BIOL 332
• CS 100
• F&N 207
• HED 215, 216, 310, 338, 340, 348, 393, 481, 489
• HED 411 or RTD 384
• KNS 313, 360
• 18 hours of program electives selected from courses specified on checksheet
• 9 hours of career-focus electives approved by adviser