Physical Activity and Public Health, M.P.H.
Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to explain the physiological responses to an acute bout of exercise and the physiological adaptations to chronic aerobic and resistance exercise.
- Students will be able to explain the health effects of physical activity and the scientific basis for current public health physical activity guidelines for persons in varying demographic groups.
- Students will be able to apply evidence-based strategies to develop a physical activity intervention.
- Students will be able to evaluate an evidence-based physical activity intervention.
- Students will be able to differentiate among and appropriately use measurement and surveillance techniques to assess physical activity at the population level.
Degree Requirements (45 Hours)
Courses
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PUBH 725 | Quantitative Methods for Public Health Practice | 5 |
| PUBH 726 | Qualitative Methods for Public Health Practice | 3 |
| PUBH 730 | Public Health Systems, Policy, and Leadership | 3 |
| PUBH 735 | Practical Applications of Public Health Planning | 4 |
| PUBH 678 | Transforming Health Care for the Future | 1 |
| EXSC 780 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| EXSC 700 | Physical Activity and Health: Epidemiology, Research and Practice | 3 |
| EXSC 710 | Behavioral Aspects of Physical Activity | 3 |
| EXSC 754 | Community-Based Physical Activity Interventions | 3 |
| HPEB 710 | Evaluation of Health Promotion Programs | 3 |
| EXSC 732 | Measurement of Body Composition and Associated Health Behaviors | 3 |
| EXSC 796 | MPH Capstone Course | 2 |
| EXSC 797 | Public Health Practice | 1-5 |
| Select an elective | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 40-44 | |