PBH 105 - Essentials of Health Behavior

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
Learn social and behavioral theories that guide understanding of health related behavior form the foundations of our health promotion and prevention efforts. Explore ways in which these theories and approaches are used in applied health promotion efforts.

Prerequisite(s): Eligibility for ENG 101 /ENG 101A .

Location(s) Typically Offered: Online (OL)

Term(s) Typically Offered: Fall and spring

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Describe the role and range of social/behavioral theories useful in health promotion programs.

2. Describe the relationship of theories to an ecological framework of health determinants.

3. Explain the relationship between behavior and a selection of major health issues.

4. Analyze an existing health promotion program in terms of its basis in, and use of social/behavioral theory.

5. Design a hypothetical health promotion program utilizing applicable social/behavioral theory.

6. Describe the kinds of public health jobs/roles that draw on a knowledge of social/behavioral theory.