The health and wellness promotion minor allows students from different disciplines to explore areas within the world of physical activity, personal health, and wellness promotion to support their primary undergraduate program. The purpose of this minor is to provide students with a stronger understanding of how physical activity, recreation, personal wellness, and nutrition can be integrated in their current academic experience and future professional career.

Students will:

• Utilize scientific findings to understand the effects of physical activity and recreation in terms of community, individual health, and overall wellness.
• Focus on health and physical activity in the context of society.
• Learn how to create and utilize programs that promote physical activity, leisure, and wellness.