Health Promotion and Wellness - Comprehensive Academic Textbook
Health Promotion and Wellness provides students with a foundation in health promotion and wellness through authentic learning, collaboration, practice, knowledge, reflection, and mobilization across the eight dimensions of wellness.
NCHEC-Aligned Curriculum
Each chapter links directly to the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing's seven areas of responsibilities, defining essential skills for entry-level health education and health promotion professionals. This alignment ensures students develop competencies recognized by the leading credentialing body in health education.
Comprehensive Coverage of Core Topics
Opening chapters introduce health promotion fundamentals and the eight dimensions of wellness framework. Students explore historical health influences on wellness, information technology's role in modern health practices, and theory and planning models essential to the discipline.
Dedicated chapters examine ethics and professionalism in health education, the evolving role of health education specialists, cultural competence strategies for improving health promotion effectiveness, and diverse career venues in health promotion and wellness fields.
Professional Development Resources
Helpful appendices include the Code of Ethics for the Health Education Profession Preamble and access to the areas of responsibility, competencies, and sub-competencies for Health Education Specialist Practice Analysis II 2020 (HESPA II 2020). These resources support students preparing for professional certification and career entry.
Authored by Experienced Health Education Professionals
Published by Cognella Academic Publishing in 2022, this textbook reflects current standards and practices in health education. The paperback format provides accessibility for college students and professionals pursuing continuing education in health promotion.
Ideal for Health Science Programs
This academic textbook serves health science programs, public health courses, and professional development training. Students gain practical knowledge applicable to community health, consumer health education, and wellness program development across various settings.
