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ERIC Number: EJ979311
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 5
Abstractor: As Provided
Reference Count: 3
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1932-5037
Preparing Future Professionals in the Field of Health Promotion: Successful Experiential Education
Thomas, Jennifer; Shane, Shawna
American Journal of Health Education, v43 n3 p185-189 May-Jun 2012
The health promotion program at Emporia State University, in an effort to increase hiring potential and likelihood of success once in the workplace, requires majors to participate in experiential learning activities. These activities take place in worksites within the Emporia community and include health fairs, wellness coaching, lunch and learns and personal training. Students are able to apply the theories and methods they learn in the classroom, building valuable skills needed by wellness professionals. (Contains 4 figures.)
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. 1900 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191. Tel: 800-213-7193; Fax: 703-476-9527; e-mail: info@aahperd.org; Web site: http://www.aahperd.org/publications/journals
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
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