The Health Promotion and Lifestyle Management program at the University of Memphis can give you what you need to inspire others to make lifestyle changes that will lead to improved health. People considering a career in health promotion must become proficient at a wide variety of skills that will lead to success. The health promotion professional must be grounded in the theories and practices of behavior change, have good communication skills, be able to plan, organize, deliver, and evaluate programs for individuals, social groups, organizations and governments, be familiar with the latest health promotion trends and research findings, be able to work independently and as part of a team, and they must be interested in helping people. These necessary qualifications can be obtained through the Health Promotion and Lifestyle Management program. Your degree will be grounded in 41 hours of General Education, 17 hours for the major of Health and Human Performance, 50 hours in the Health Promotion and Lifestyle Management concentration, and 12 elective hours.

• Degree Sheet
• 4 year plan

Career Opportunities

Our students acquire a variety of skills that an increasing number of organizations seek as they hire individuals who will lead local, state, and national efforts to improve the health and well-being of our nation. This program will provide students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities pursue a variety of professions such as:

• Worksite Health/Wellness Coordinator
• Environmental Health Coordinator
• Community Health/Wellness Educator
• Health and Safety Manager
• Health Promotion Consultant
• Life Coach
• Prevention Specialist
• Retirement Community Activity Coordinator
• Stress Management Consultant
• Substance Abuse Educator
• Patient Educator
• Health Promotion Communications
• Healthy Advocate

Our graduates will be able to begin their careers in a variety of settings such as hospitals, research facilities, community programs, health departments, fitness facilities, education settings, non-profit agencies, corporate wellness programs and other similar settings. This concentration will also provide students with an opportunity to pursue graduate coursework in Health Promotion and other related fields.