Health, Sport, & Exercise Sci - Foundations of Health Educatn

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This course is designed to introduce concepts within health education, health promotion, community health and relevant health professions. We will discuss current events, as well as dive into historical underpinnings, philosophical foundations, various health education settings and populations, and the unique roles and responsibilities of community health practitioners and health education specialists. Throughout this course, students will have the opportunity to discuss and apply concepts through both independent work and group collaboration. Ultimately, this course aims to prepare students with a broad knowledge base from which they can function as a future health professional. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Education and Human Sciences' Community Health Program or PE Plus program; or declaration of the Health Education & Promotion Certificate; or Instructor Permission.