Passionate about the health and well-being of our world? Looking for a way to make a difference in the lives of others? With the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences – Health Education and Promotion Concentration, you’ll have the opportunity to dive into the work you love, building the theoretical foundation you need while gaining hands-on experience to prepare you for whatever comes next for you.
Whether you’re working one-on-one on research with our inspiring faculty or out gathering internship experience, you’ll be ready to work one of the careers you’ve always dreamed of or continue your education in graduate school with your degree from IU Kokomo. Health education and promotion is simply the science of helping people, organizations, and communities change lifestyle behaviors to move toward a state of improved health, decreasing chronic disease and health care expenses. If you’re seeking a comprehensive understanding of the science of human health, how to promote healthy practices, and sport and exercise science, you’ll get it all here.
The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences is a versatile degree that provides students with preparation for work and/or graduate school in the health field. This interdisciplinary degree is for students seeking a comprehensive understanding of the science of human health. The health education and promotion concentration is designed for students who want to learn the science of health through the study of nutrition, biology, anatomy, and physiology, and psychology combined with program planning for health promotion by learning how to assess, implement, and evaluate programs that effectively achieve the outcome of improved health.
In the health education and promotion concentration, you’ll take all kinds of classes related to the things you care about most, including courses with topics ranging from the population health, diseases, motor learning and development, psychology of sport and physical activity, general nutrition, first aid and safety, and others. In this program, you’ll prepare to assess health needs and resources; plan, implement, and evaluate health programs in various health promotion settings like schools, public or community-based health, health care, and worksites. You’ll have the experience of working closely with faculty on research projects related to your interests. Adding a minor to your course of study is a way to dive in deeper and begin to specialize. We encourage you to add a related minor in an areas such as nutritional science, coaching, or sport marketing and management.
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If you’ve made up your mind that a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences – Health Education and Promotion is the degree for you, we can’t wait to meet you! If you have any questions about our program, reach out someone in our department. If you’re ready to take the leap and apply, contact an admissions counselor today!
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