Course work emphasizes theoretical and conceptual issues in health promotion.
Career opportunities in health promotion are diverse, ranging from personal fitness trainers to management positions. Specific positions include fitness leaders, aerobic instructors, program directors, health and fitness instructors, fitness entrepreneurs, health and fitness consultants, and health educators in public and private health care settings. Research activities emphasize action research involving practical applications including, but not limited to, descriptive studies on the health and wellness status of various population groups, scientific studies involving interventions, efficacy studies involving health promotion strategies, prevention specialists, program assessment and evaluation studies. Health promotion, health issues and aging. Health and wellness content, health education, assessment and evaluation.