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About This Micro-Credential

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This micro-credential helps students gain additional knowledge in the use of theories and techniques to alter individual behaviors in an effort to improve health and fitness.

Learn How to Apply

Skills You Will Gain

Behavior Modification

Physical Fitness & Health

Health and Wellness

Psychology

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the foundations of psychology and behavior modification.
  • Understand how behavior affects the health and fitness of an individual.
  • Apply behavior theories to improve the health and fitness of an individual.

Required Courses

  • PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychology
  • PSY 330 - Behavior Modification
  • HEA 230 - Personal Health and Wellness
  • KIN 350 - Psychology of Physical Activity

All courses are offered in online format, PSY 100 and PSY 330 are also offered in face-to-face format

Contact

Jennifer Bachner, PhD
Dr. Cory Scheadler
scheadlerc1@nku.edu
Health and Performance: Behavioral Approach, First semester offered: Summer 2020

Micro-Credentials

Northern Kentucky University
Local: +1 (859) 572-7852
microcredentials@nku.edu