Course Description
Examination of the philosophy and principles underlying the field of health promotion. Literature, research, organizations, theory, scientific foundations, and employment potential.
Athena Title
Foun Hlth Promo Prof Pract Ser
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in HPRB 3020E, HPRB 3020S
Prerequisite
HPRB 1710 and permission of major
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
At the conclusion of the course, students will be able to: 1. Discuss professional issues confronting the health promoter and the role the health promoter plays in the health of our society. 2. Interpret the essential phases of planning, evaluation, and research to the health promotion professional. 3. Analyze and discuss the responsibilities and necessary preparation of the health promoter. 4. Develop a professional philosophy of the importance of health promotion. 5. Discuss professional issues confronting the health promoter. 6. Identify and define the major constructs of theories and planning models in health promotion. 7. Describe how socio-behavioral theory is applied. 8. Explain ethical principles as applied to health promotion. 9. Predict the impact of societal value systems on health promotion programs. 10. Describe the impact of cultural diversity on health promotion planning. 11. Map an intervention plan using health promotion planning models. 12. Analyze appropriate resources for the health promotion professional. 13. Differentiate between individual and community health promotion strategies.
Topical Outline
Theoretical bases for health promotion programming. Health promotion process and practice. Professional preparation and issues in health promotion. Ethics in health promotion practice and research. Producing change: designing behavioral-social interventions. Program planning models and evaluation.