Associate of Health Sciences - Wellness & Health Promotion (105461)

A graduate of the Wellness and Health Promotion program will have the potential for employment in a corporate, community, fitness, or healthcare setting as a: • Wellness/Health Coach • Health and Fitness Specialist • Wellness and Health Promotion Coordinator • Personal Trainer • Customer Care Specialist • Community Health Educator

Program Outcomes: • Utilize the dimensions of wellness to coordinate health and wellness events. • Perform health and wellness assessments including fitness testing, body composition assessment, blood pressure screening, diet analysis, and health risk assessments. • Explain the causes of chronic disease and how to prevent and manage chronic disease through lifestyle and behavior modification. • Plan, implement, and evaluate corporate, community, or individual wellness plans. • Employ holistic wellness coaching strategies to implement behavior modification and lifestyle change in clients. • Assess personal fitness levels and prescribe exercise intervention plans. • Lead and evaluate personal and group exercise sessions. • Develop, deliver, and evaluate health and wellness educational sessions to small and large groups. • Analyze key behaviors and implement social marketing campaigns designed promote healthy lifestyles. • Create a culture of wellness among key customer groups.