DPHT 7256 Health Promotion

2 SCH. Health Promotion emphasizes discussion and application of elements of health and wellness during the process of examination, evaluation and intervention. Elements of physical activity, nutrition, medical/complimentary strategies, behaviors/risk factors modification are included. The national strategy for improving American health is discussed in context of expanding physical therapists’ role in health promotion through teaching and learning strategies to help patients/clients redesign their lifestyles.