Public Health: Physical Activity and Health, MPH
for the degree of Master of Public Health in Public Health, Physical Activity and Health concentration
Public health is an interdisciplinary field that focuses on preventing disease and promoting health through science and social justice. Our nationally accredited MPH program offers foundational training in public health with a concentration in Physical Activity and Health. This concentration aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for physical activity surveillance, understanding correlates and determinants, assessing health outcomes, designing interventions, and developing policies to promote healthier, more active lifestyles across diverse populations. All students gain hands-on experience in real-world settings, preparing them for successful careers in public health.
for the degree of Master of Public Health in Public Health, Physical Activity and Health concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core courses | ||
| HK 408 | Environmental Health | 4 |
| HK 410 | Public Health Practice | 4 |
| HK 517 | Principles of Epidemiology | 4 |
| HK 527 | Biostatistics in Public Health | 4 |
| HK 530 | Health Policy: United States | 4 |
| HK 534 | Professionalism in Health Practice | 2 |
| HK 535 | Applied Practice Experience | 4 |
| HK 536 | Integrative Learning Experience | 2 |
| Total hours core courses | 28 | |
| Concentration Core Courses | 12 | |
| HK 570 | Physical Activity Surveillance | 4 |
| HK 571 | Physical Activity Determinants, Correlates, and Consequences | 4 |
| HK 572 | Physical Activity Intervention & Policy | 4 |
| Concentration Courses of Choice (choose two from the following): | 8 | |
| HK 513 | Introduction to Quantitative Data Management for Public Health | 4 |
| HK 519 | Health Program Evaluation | 4 |
| HK 528 | Applied Epidemiology | 4 |
| HK 531 | Advanced Biostatistics | 4 |
| HK 532 | Cultural Humility in Health | 4 |
| HK 533 | Analytical Epidemiology | 4 |
| Total Hours (Minimum Required) | 48 | |
Other Requirements
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Other requirements may overlap | |
| Minimum 500-level Hours Required Overall: | 12 (8 within the unit) |
| Minimum GPA: | 3.0 |
for the degree of Master of Public Health in Public Health, Physical Activity and Health concentration
The MPH Program is nationally accredited by CEPH, the Council for Education on Public Health. Extensive reporting, assessment, evaluation, and tracking occurs as part of being a nationally accredited program. Very detailed curriculum competency alignment, tracking, and reporting happen each year to ensure the program is meeting the 30+individual competencies CEPH requires. Physical Activity and Health is a concentration within the Public Health major of the MPH degree, and it is guided by the following learning outcomes as a summary of the CEPH competencies:
- Students will demonstrate an advanced understanding of current and historically significant theories, models, themes, and ideas related to health promotion, the prevention of chronic illnesses, and the reduction of health disparities.
- Students will demonstrate ethical practices while applying advanced quantitative and/or qualitative methods in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data which could then be disseminated through publications and/or oral presentations.
- Students will understand and appreciate the diverse environmental, biological, psychological, socioeconomic, sociocultural, philosophical, and historical factors that influence health promotion, chronic illness prevention, and the reduction of health disparities.
- Students will apply best practices in developing, implementing, assessing, and evaluating programs and interventions related to health promotion, chronic illness prevention, and the reduction of health disparities within culturally diverse populations.
- Students will demonstrate leadership and effective communication skills, while promoting effective public health practices as they develop and sustain productive relationships and work for the common good at local, national, and global levels.
for the degree of Master of Public Health in Public Health, Physical Activity and Health concentration
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Department Head: Kim Graber
Director of Graduate Studies: Laura Rice
Director of Program: Pedro Hallal
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