Health & Wellness Education

There are six sectors in which Health Education Specialists where you can gain employment, including community health (e.g., family service specialists), school health (e.g., district wellness coordinator), business and non-profit health (e.g., wellness consultant), academia and university health (e.g., health and wellness coordinator), government and health departments (e.g., health officer), and health care (e.g., community outreach coordinator). According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Health Education Specialist employment is expected to grow thirteen percent between 2019 – 2029.

New positions for health and physical education teachers in PreK-12 schools will vary by region and grade level, depending on an area’s number of students and available funding. More growth is expected in younger classrooms than in high schools, although the need to replace retiring teachers will create opportunities at all levels. Teachers with certification in multiple subjects, such as physical education and health, should have significantly higher prospects. Some physical education teachers also work as team coaches, which can provide extra income.

What You'll Learn

You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of how individuals learn and adopt new behaviors, recognizing that patterns of development vary within and across the cognitive, social, emotional and physical areas by using multiple methods of evaluation to engage individuals in their own growth, to monitor progress and to guide decision making. You can design an educational programming that supports your health and wellness goals and develops your teaching skills. In addition to extensive real-world experiences and internships, you will experience small class sizes and extra-curricular opportunities that foster close-knit, supportive relationships with peers and faculty mentors.