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HWP 190 - Foundations of Health Promotion (3)


An introduction to the foundations of health promotion in practice, including core concepts of public health and health sciences and career opportunities. Topics include the history of health, determinants of health, and major behavioral health theories and frameworks. Skills include thinking critically about health information, understanding and using health research and statistics, and understanding the causes of health disparities. In-class discussions, activities, lectures, and assigned materials will be utilized to illustrate the complexity of health promotion in practice. Fall and Spring.