Covers skills acquisition in health risk appraisal, screening, and related instruction. Applies research-based models and theories of health assessment and health promotion at the individual, organizational, agency, and community levels. Uses communication approaches and skills within the context of behavior change strategies, including policy and program development. Provides overview of contemporary and often controversial health issues with analysis of selected problems of current concern to society. Studies the incidence, distribution, and causes of diseases and injuries in human populations.
Emphases are on essential diagnostics and planning for community health problem solving.
Examines the complexities of community health and community health system infrastructure. Application of information to education programs receives special attention. Provides directed experience to observe and participate in health promotion and exercise science activities at community agencies, health care centers, and private sector organizations. Provides study of a problem area in health education research, theory, or practice under faculty direction. May be repeated, but no more than three total credits may be earned.