Prepares students for a variety of professional roles in the private, corporate and government sectors where high levels of competence are required in the area of exercise and sports science. Students will be able to specialize in the design, implementation and evaluation of programs targeted at improving general health and well-being, the prevention of chronic disease and the enhancement of sports and exercise performance. Health Promotion Major Prepares students for a role as a health promotion professional in a changing global environment. Health promotion is the process of enabling people to increase control over their health by strengthening their skills and capabilities and reducing inequalities in the community. Students will cover planning, development and implementation of health promotion policies and projects, such as Quit Smoking, Be Active or Live Lighter, using a variety of strategies, including e-health, mass media, community development and engagement processes, advocacy, social marketing, research and evaluation. The content also covers various health promotion settings (e.g schools and rural areas) and population groups (e.g refugees and minority groups, youth, and the ageing population). Learning Outcomes Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical Health Science situations. < li>Communicate disciplinary knowledge and values in professional and public contexts. Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and professional practice. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and professional practice. Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate discipline specific solutions/responses. Think critically to analyze, interpret and conceptualize complex Health Science problems. Use digital technologies and literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources. Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values. Employment Opportunities There are dynamic career pathways available for working as a Health Promotion practitioner with communities and across Government, not-for-profit organizations and other workplaces where wellness and safety is valued. Possible future job titles Aged Care Worker, Asthma WA Worker, Diabetes Australia Worker, Cancer Council Worker, Disability WA Worker, Child Protection Officer, Health Promotion Officer, Injury Prevention Officer, Mental Health Worker, Men's Health Worker, Women's Health Worker, Health Project Coordinator