Physical Activity and Public Health Certificate

Program Coordinator: Katrina DuBose (174 Minges Coliseum; 252-328-1599; dubosek@ecu.edu)

The Physical Activity and Public Health Certificate is designed to prepare future physical activity and public health practitioners and researchers with the skills, knowledge, and expertise in physical activity as it relates to public health outcomes, promotion of physical activity across the lifespan, and physical activity psychology.

The certificate requires 12 s.h. as follows:

Core courses - 6 s.h.

HLTH 6001 - Foundations of Health Education and Promotion
KINE 6115 - Physical Activity and Public Health

Elective courses - 6 s.h.

Select two courses from the following:

HLTH 6110 - Intervention Strategies for Health Education and Promotion
KINE 6030 - Physical Activity Across the Lifespan
KINE 6401 - Assessment of Physical Activity and Fitness
KINE 6440 - Exercise Psychology