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Health and Wellness Promotion

Professor Traci Haydu, Chair, Division of Health Sciences and Outdoor Studies and Coordinator

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Health and Wellness Promotion is designed for students interested in careers and graduate study in fields related to health, fitness, wellness, coaching, and/or recreation. In contrast, the Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science involves significant study in the natural sciences and prepares students for graduate education and careers in physical therapy, occupational therapy, exercise physiology, etc.

Students successfully completing the program of study will have achieved the following learning outcomes:

  1. Exhibit effective oral, written and critical thinking skills regarding subjects related to HWP in an individual and group setting.
    1. Each student will be able to define and explain health and wellness.
    2. Each student will be able to explain how different areas of health are interrelated (i.e., a holistic view of health).
    3. Students should be able to demonstrate public health information literacy.
  2. Describe the behavioral (physical activity, nutrition), environmental and genetic risk factors for chronic disease.
  3. Evaluate and integrate critical concepts and skills acquired in the HWP program to common public health issues.
    1. Demonstrate understanding of the concept of health disparity/inequality and factors that might lead to differences in health outcomes across populations.
    2. Identify and address public health policy.
    3. Demonstrate competencies in public health communication.
  4. Utilize statistical and measurement concepts (qualitative, quantitative, program effectiveness) to reduce risk of disease and improve quality of life across the lifespan.
  5. Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental concepts and features of project implementation, including planning, assessment, and evaluation.
  6. Apply knowledge, skills and critical program solving for their prospective career/vocation.
  7. Apply health-related knowledge to create a health promoting lifestyle that will result in reduced risk of disease and improved quality of life.