EXSC 4300 - Worksite Health Promotion

(3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EXSC 3000, EXSC 3200
This course will examine the rationale, philosophy and justification for developing health promotion programs in the workplace. Essential program components including design, planning, marketing, implementation and evaluation will be analyzed. Employee health risks will be identified, along with behavior change concepts and related program intervention strategies. Further, ergonomic issues will be explored to determine how they contribute to worksite musculoskeletal injuries. Strategies that can minimize human error, injuries, discomfort and dissatisfaction will also be discussed. In addition, career preparation and opportunities will be addressed. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: (1) Describe the potential benefits of worksite health promotion programs for employers and employees. (2)Describe the relationship between lifestyle behaviors and various health risks. (3) Describe common musculoskeletal worksite injuries and the anatomical & physiological factors which either prevent or contribute to those injuries. (4) Demonstrate ergonomic testing of a worksite and make appropriate recommendations to reduce risk of injury (5) Describe how health promotion programs are designed, implemented and evaluated in the workplace.