Interdisciplinary Health (Minor)

Interdisciplinary Health (Minor)

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Course codes have changed for many Kinesiology courses. Download the new course codes here.

What is interdisciplinary health?

Interdisciplinary health allows you to focus on a range of health-related issues in your studies, from nutrition to health education to youth risk behavior. The minor complements a variety of majors in areas such as education, healthcare and social work, to help you enhance your career opportunities.

Why study interdisciplinary health at UNH?

The interdisciplinary health minor at UNH provides foundational knowledge while also giving you the flexibility to structure your program of study to your professional career interests.

Potential career areas

  • Community health educator
  • Corporate health program manager
  • Health education teacher
  • Nutritionist
  • School health coordinator
Department of Kinesiology
New Hampshire Hall, 124 Main Street
Durham, NH 03824

Phone: (603) 862-2071

Curriculum & Requirements

The Interdisciplinary Health Minor prepares future professionals to approach health and well-being through a culturally-responsive and trauma-informed lens across multiple dimensions of wellness. Students gain the knowledge and skills to promote, support, and affect behavior change in ways that positively impacts the health and well-being of individuals and communities. Those who complete this minor have the ability to apply their knowledge and skills in settings such as schools, before/after-school programs, clinical settings, community health centers, fitness centers, and/or corporate settings.

Interdisciplinary Health Minor Requirements

HDFS 746Human Sexuality4
HPE 648Current Issues in Teaching Health4
HPE 702/KIN 802Health Content and Youth Risk Behavior4
or NUTR 610 Nutrition Education and Counseling
HPE 712Health Education Practicum4
NUTR 400Nutrition in Health and Well Being4
HPE 671Health Education Pedagogy4
Total Credits24

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  • 2022 Grimes Research Competition
    Kristen Sinagra '22, a Health Sciences major, is presenting her research at the 2022 Grimes Undergraduate Research Competition.  Her research title is: Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Have a Greater Likelihood of Comorbid Depression
    2022 Grimes Research Competition
    Kristen Sinagra '22, a Health Sciences major, is presenting her research at the 2022 Grimes Undergraduate Research Competition.  Her research title is: Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Have a Greater Likelihood of Comorbid Depression
  • The Effect of Headgear Use on Concussion Injury Rates in High School Lacrosse
    Trish Kelshaw is an assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology. Her research promotes prevention and management strategies for concussion in sport, with the ultimate goal to promote safety.
    The Effect of Headgear Use on Concussion Injury Rates in High School Lacrosse
    Trish Kelshaw is an assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology. Her research promotes prevention and management strategies for concussion in sport, with the ultimate goal to promote safety.
  • Athletic training major completes NFL internship
    Joe Marinacci '21, a senior majoring in athletic training, completed an internship with the Los Angeles Chargers through the Professional Football Athletic Trainers’ Society (PFATS).
    Athletic training major completes NFL internship
    Joe Marinacci '21, a senior majoring in athletic training, completed an internship with the Los Angeles Chargers through the Professional Football Athletic Trainers’ Society (PFATS).
  • Gaining Valuable Hands-On Experience
    Francesca Picicci is an exercise science major from North Massapequa, New York and a COVID-19 tester for ConvenientMD. 
    Gaining Valuable Hands-On Experience
    Francesca Picicci is an exercise science major from North Massapequa, New York and a COVID-19 tester for ConvenientMD. 

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