Program Description:

Life University’s Health and Wellness Associates Degree program is designed for individuals who wish to take part in America’s cultural change toward sustainable health choices and wellness centered lifestyles. Upon completion of these degree requirements, graduates will be prepared to seek employment with recreational and health club facilities, community or corporate wellness programs, or pursue independent contracting. Alternatively, graduates may choose to continue their education through various professional certifications and advanced degree programs. 

Program Learning Objectives:

1. Identify and differentiate between various employment settings where a health specialist’s service is needed
2. Identify commonplace barriers which inhibit people from maintaining a healthy lifestyle while also utilizing motivational strategies to inspire and encourage people toward sustainable health choices
3. Demonstrate proficiency in essential skills, such as communication, collaboration, and data analysis
4. Explain both the individual and cultural implications of nutrition within community levels
5. Develop a working comprehension of basic public health principles related to mental, environmental, nutritional and physical health
6. Extrapolate from fundamental biological and chemical concepts on the molecular level to the role of these processes in macro scale system functionality
7. Evaluate and assess various common factors frequently associated with health risks and major health issues
8. Adeptly integrate the psychological and physical dimensions of wellness