Worksite Health Promotion

The Worksite Health Promotion certificate program covers nutrition, exercise training concepts, weight management, stress reduction and other topics that provide a foundation for those who are interested in working in wellness promotion. Coursework will increase your knowledge in the areas of fitness, nutrition and overall health promotion and disease prevention.

Worksite health promotion can have a substantial impact on health care costs, absenteeism, workers compensation costs and productivity. Many employers today regard workplace wellness programs as an effective tool to contain health care costs, and therefore a good business strategy.

As employee workout centers and wellness classes become part of many corporate and organizational cultures, qualified health promotion professionals are needed to create, operate and oversee these programs.

The certificate is offered through the Health, Physical Education and Exercise Studies Department.

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One-of-a-Kind Program

This is the only program of its kind in the Capital Region.

Completion Options

The program can be completed as part of the Physical Education Studies program or as a separate certificate.

Workplace Health Promotion

Students who successfully complete the certificate will have the knowledge to create and sustain a workplace health promotion program.

Top-of-the-Line Instruction and Facilities

The program’s lead instructor is a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES). Students in this program also use state-of-the-art exercise science technology and facilities.

NOTE: Additional educational requirements and/or certifications may be needed for some careers.

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Transfer and Career Services and Resources

The Center for Careers and Transfer provides career resources and services and help in identifying your skills and interests and how they connect to career possibilities. Transfer counseling services are also available and a list of transfer agreements are posted.