Health Promotion Practicum

Hours

9.0 Credit, 0 Lecture, ARR Lab

Semester

Fall,

Winter,

Spring,

Summer

Field experience for health promotion graduate students (required); 50 hours of service in approved organization required per credit hour. Graduate students in other emphases may take this class with instructor's consent.

Lifestyle and Chronic Disease

Students will apply their understanding of the role of lifestyle in the prevention, arrest, and reversal of chronic diseases.

Physical Activity Concepts and Theory

Students will apply the concepts and current theories in physical activity, exercise testing, health risk management, obesity, and health promotion programs.

Application

Students will apply current practices in exercise and physical activity promotion, diet and nutrition, and behavior change.

Problem-Solving Skills

Students will apply strong problem-solving skills.

Experience

Students will complete internship experiences showing their ability to blend academic learning with practical experience.