Principles of Health Promotion and Education

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Provides an overview of the breadth of programs and diversity of settings in the field of health education in health promotion. Explains the importance of health behavior as a contributor to current public health problems and the role of health education and health promotion programs in addressing them. Explores the concepts and skills required for carrying out effective health education programs in a variety of different settings, including school, community, health care, and worksite settings. Also discusses issues of ethical standards and quality assurance in health education and health promotion. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: KINE 390-3. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 104 , BIOL 177 , BIOL 178 , KINE 202 . Corequisite(s): KINE 303 .