Kinesiology: Health Promotion, BA
Turn your passion for health and wellness into a rewarding career by pursuing a degree in Health Promotion. You’ll gain the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience necessary to launch a meaningful career in public health, wellness coaching, community outreach, and more.
In the classroom, you’ll explore the social and cultural causes of health disparities, determinants of health, and inequities that lead to differences in health outcomes across populations. This knowledge will equip you to create and evaluate health promotion programs in a diverse range of communities. The curriculum provides numerous opportunities for experiential learning through the classroom, internships, and beyond.
Health Promotion Curriculum
Earn an Kinesiology: Health Promotion, BA and a Single-Subject Teaching Credential at Saint Mary's in just four years through our Single Subject Teaching Credential Integrated Pathway!
What can you do with a degree in Health Promotion?
A degree in Health Promotion provides students with opportunities to pursue their passion for health advocacy and education across a range of careers and settings
(*Some careers may require additional certification or graduate study)
Health Educator
Design and implement health education programs for schools, nonprofits, and public agencies
Health Promotion Specialist
Develop and lead programs that encourage healthy lifestyle changes within schools, workplaces, or communities
Public Health Specialist
Work with health departments or government agencies to analyze and address health trends
Community Outreach Coordinator
Connect underserved populations with healthcare services and resources
Wellness Coach / Health Coach
Guide individuals in lifestyle changes related to fitness, nutrition, stress, etc
Corporate Wellness Coordinator
Run employee wellness programs in large companies to improve health outcomes and reduce costs
Chronic Disease Prevention Specialist
Educate and support patients with diabetes, obesity, hypertension, etc
Health Promotion Specialist in schools or nonprofits
Focus on youth or at-risk populations, developing age-appropriate health initiatives
Sexual Health Educator or Substance Abuse Prevention Educator
Address sensitive health topics with targeted populations
Patient Advocate
Help patients navigate the healthcare system and understand their care
Care Coordinator
Work in clinics or hospitals managing preventative care follow-ups and screenings
Health Program Assistant for NGOs
Participate in health initiatives abroad or in disaster relief
Student Opportunties
Student Success
"My degree in Kinesiology with a focus on Health Promotion gave me universal insights into human behavior, wellness, and communication—skills that continue to shape how I show up in my professional life. It taught me the value of listening deeply, thinking critically, and understanding what people need to feel seen, heard, and supported.”
Sadie Peters '22
Associate Account & Brand Strategy Manager at Grow Marketing
"The variety of classes, along with the multitude of volunteer and internship opportunities that were offered and encouraged during my time studying Kinesiology at Saint Mary's helped me explore my interests and figure out exactly what types of careers I might want to pursue. The program gave me clear direction as to what avenues I could take post-graduation, and gave me a good foundation for a career in public health."
Ursula Lochner-Bravo, '19
Exercise Physiologist
“My undergraduate experience in health promotion provided me with a strong foundation that deepened my commitment to delivering preventative care and education to underserved communities. The lasting impact that kinesiology has left on me has given me the desire to continue finding ways to provide others with the knowledge and tools necessary to access equitable healthcare.”
Kianna Escalante, ‘20
Referral Coordinator Community Health Nonprofit
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