Health Promotion Program

The Bachelor of Science degree in Health Promotion offered by the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation at Emporia State University is designed to prepare students for positions in health promotion, public administration and related areas. Graduates are prepared to take leadership roles in designing, implementing and evaluating health promotion campaigns in various public and private agencies and institutions at local, state and national levels. The health promotion professionals trained in this program will possess the knowledge and skills to affect lifestyle choices and improve a person’s, community’s and/or organization’s health.

The Health Promotion Program is accredited through ACSM. This accreditation is called the University Connection Endorsement Program (UCEP) and was achieved in 2006. As a certified university, students in the Health Promotion program are eligible to take the ACSM certification exam upon graduation Employment opportunities exist in corporate, clinical/medical, not-for-profit organizations, commercial/private settings and academic institutions.

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Program Outcomes
Health Promotion Program

Program Outcomes

Plan, market, implement and evaluate effective health promotion initiatives.
Investigate and analyze current research and resources within the professional discipline.
Identify and utilize a variety of methods for collecting health/wellness data.
Integrate appropriate technology into professional practice.
Demonstrate ability to work with and identify health/wellness needs of diverse populations.
Demonstrate professional competency through participation in professional organizations and by obtaining appropriate certifications.