This text connects research, resources, and practitioners in health education/promotion while providing a solid foundation in the history, philosophy, and theory of health education. Included is coverage of the roles and responsibilities of health education specialists, the settings where they are employed, and the ethics of the profession.--From publisher description.

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. For undergraduate courses in health education and promotion. Current Real-World Perspectives Enhance Readers’ Understanding of Health Education and Promotion Principles and Foundations of Health Promotion and Education provides readers with a solid foundation in the history, philosophy, theory, and ethics of health education. Considered the best overall introduction to the growing field of health education and promotion, the text connects fundamental topics to research, resources, and practitioners. The 7th Edition covers the roles and responsibilities of health education specialists, potential occupational settings, and the ethics that inform professional decisions. Looking at the past, present, and future of health, health care, and health education and promotion, the book features discussions of recent health reforms, the evolving professional landscape, the use of social media in health promotion, and much more.

Revision of: Principles and foundations of health promotion and education. 2018. Seventh edition.

The Fifth Edition of Principles and Foundations connects you to research, resources, and practitioners in health education/promotion while providing a solid foundation in the history, philosophy, theory, and ethics of health education. This text continues to provide the best overall introduction to the growing profession of health education/promotion by covering the roles and responsibilities of health education specialists, the settings where health education specialists are employed, and the ethics of the profession. In addition to covering the history of health, health care, and health education/promotion, the book provides a preview of what the future may hold for health education specialists. The Fifth Edition includes new Practitioner’s Perspective features and updates to all chapters, reflecting the most current thinking and practices in the field.

Principles and Foundations of Health Promotion and Education provides students with a solid foundation in the history, philosophy, theory, and ethics of health education. Considered the best overall introduction to the growing field of health education and promotion, the text connects fundamental topics to research, resources, and practitioners. The Seventh Edition covers the roles and responsibilities of health education specialists, potential occupational settings, and the ethics that inform professional decisions. Looking at the past, present, and future of health, health care, and health education and promotion, the book features discussions of recent health reforms, the evolving professional landscape, the use of social media in health promotion, and much more.

"Principles and Foundations of Health Promotion and Education" provides introductory-level health education readers with a solid understanding of the scope and practice of health educators historically, philosophically, theoretically, and ethically. A Background for the Profession, The History of Health and Health Education, Philosophical Foundations, Theoretical Foundations, Ethics and Health Education, The Health Educator. Roles, Responsibilities, Certifications, Advanced Study, The Settings for Health Education, Agencies/Associations/Organizations Associated with Health Education, The Literature of Health Education, Future Trends in Health Education, Code of Ethics for the Health Education Profession, Responsibilities and Competencies for Entry-Level Health Educators, Eta Sigma Gamma Chapters: Locations and Dates of Installation For all readers interested in the scope and practice of health educators historically, philosophically, theoretically, and ethically.