Health Promotion Graduate Certificate

The Health Promotion Certificate Program at the University of the Cumberlands is a 12-credit-hour graduate-level online certificate designed to prepare students to master essential theories and practical application in the areas of health and fitness promotion. If you want to learn health promotion strategies such as positive behavior change facilitation and integrating physical activity for chronic disease prevention and intervention through health promotion program planning and evaluation for individuals and populations, this is the program for you.

Health Promotion Certificate Goals

1. Integrate psychological theory and practical application strategies of positive behavior change facilitation for individuals and groups.

2. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the influence physical activity has on chronic disease  prevention  and  intervention  in leading  individuals, communities, and global society toward improved health and quality of life.

3. Demonstrate competence of health promotion through effective planning and program evaluation to increase health and fitness behaviors in individuals and populations.
4. Investigate the influence of societal, environmental, and situational factors on health, physical activity, and fitness, while considering ways to prompt and navigate more inclusive health promotion solutions.