HEALTH PROMOTION AND WELLNESS THROUGH EDUCATION

Catalog description

In-depth look at the importance of being a skilled practitioner who can effectively teach, and communicate effectively with patients and other health care professionals who have a vested interest in health promotion and wellness (HPW). This includes an introduction to strategies promoting health and wellness through education, community engagement surrounding the major causes of premature mortality and morbidity, national health and wellness initiatives, behavioral and environmental contributions to illness and injury, as well as strategies for risk reduction. Students will be exposed to fundamental concepts and techniques that contribute to good teaching and enhanced learning. Students will gain a solid foundation in teaching and learning theory and styles strategies for teaching health and wellness, strategies for effective communication and feedback, and evidence for HPW programming implementation by physical therapists.