Principles and Foundations of Health Promotion and Education

Principles and Foundations of Health Promotion and Education provides introductory-level health education readers with a solid understanding of the scope and practice of health educators historically, philosophically, theoretically, and ethically. A Background for the Profession, The History of Health and Health Education, Philosophical Foundations, Theoretical Foundations, Ethics and Health Education, The Health Educator. Roles, Responsibilities, Certifications, Advanced Study, The Settings for Health Education, Agencies/Associations/Organizations Associated with Health Education, The Literature of Health Education, Future Trends in Health Education, Code of Ethics for the Health Education Profession, Responsibilities and Competencies for Entry-Level Health Educators, Eta Sigma Gamma Chapters: Locations and Dates of Installation For all readers interested in the scope and practice of health educators historically, philosophically, theoretically, and ethically.

Provides the most comprehensive overview of the professional settings in which health promotion and education specialists are employed. Furthermore, it introduces the reader to the literature of health education and provides an extensive view of the agencies, associations, and organizations associated with the field.

Features include utilization of practicioner perspectives through out the book. Contents include: The History of Health and Health Education; The Health Educator: Roles, Responsibilities, Certifications, and Advanced Study; and Agencies/Associations/Organizations Associated with Health Education. The reader will gain insights into real practicing health professionals.

For anyone with an interest in health.