Health is defined as “the art and science of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts of society” (Acheson,1988; WHO).
Courses and degrees in the Health category are intended to teach students how to maintain health, improve health, and prevent the deterioration of health. Health courses and degrees focus on the entire spectrum of health not just the eradication of diseases. This includes an emphasis on the social, physical, emotional, spiritual, mental, and occupational aspects. Courses and degrees also cover targeted populations including public health services, and individual services such as vaccinations, behavioral counseling, and health advice. Physical Education is required for the Associate Degree and Health courses fulfill this requirement.
See the Nutrition and Dietetics, AS-T degree - The food we eat has a significant impact on our health, according to a number of scientific studies. Changes in diet can help prevent or control many health problems, including obesity, diabetes, and certain risk factors for cancer and heart disease. Dietetics is the science of how food and nutrition affect human health.
See the Public Health Science, AS-T degree - The field of public health plays a crucial role in the promotion of health, prevention and treatment of disease, and education of individuals to learn about managing illness and disabilities. Every scientific finding, awareness campaign, and new policy has the potential to positively impact the lives of millions of people around the world.
As part of the Kinesiology department, you may also be interested in the Kinesiology, AA-T degree, the Dance, AA degree, the Dance Teacher I certificate, or the Athletic Trainer Aide I and Athletic Trainer Aide II certificates.
Faculty
Blanchard, Debra
Program Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) are statements of the kind of learning a program hopes a student will achieve. The PLOs describe the knowledge, skills, problem-solving, communication, and values that apply to all certificates and/or degrees within that program.
Upon completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Recognize fundamental concepts of physical activity, nutrition, and health, and apply critical thinking to solve problems from the student’s personal perspective and a public perspective.
- Critically evaluate forms of information related to Kinesiology and physical education, the student’s personal health and public health, including nutrition.
- Demonstrate social responsibility to improve quality of life for others and ensure equitable access for diverse groups by creating appropriate environments to initiate and maintain a physically active and a healthy lifestyle.
- Integrate concepts of self-care to build resiliency.
- Develop a program that will promote student mental health, connect students to mental health services, or reduce stigma associated with help-seeking behavior.