Health Promotion University of Regina

Overview

The Health Promotion bachelor degree at the University of Regina provides students with the essential tools to improve community wellbeing and advocate for health equity. This comprehensive programme integrates movement science with a deep understanding of how social factors, such as housing and mental health support, influence population health outcomes. Students learn to assess, design, and implement evidence-based interventions across various societal settings.

Why Health Promotion at the University of Regina?

Choosing this programme means benefiting from a curriculum that emphasises Indigenous perspectives through unique modules like Indigenous Health Studies. The University of Regina stands out by offering a mandatory 15-week, full-time fieldwork experience, providing a level of professional preparation rarely found in other undergraduate kinesiology programmes. Students learn from expert faculty members whose research spans exercise physiology, health psychology, and wellness programming for marginalised communities.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 1143 per credit
• National fee: CAD 568 per credit

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Advanced Health and Wellness Promotion
• Program Delivery and Management
• Indigenous Health Studies
• Indigenous Health and Sport in Historical Perspective
• Movement Science
• Determinants of Health
• Evaluation and Program Delivery

Careers with Health Promotion

Graduates are equipped for dynamic roles in public, private, and non-profit sectors. The programme prepares students for professional paths in health administration or further graduate study in public policy and public health.

The degree also serves as a strong foundation for those seeking entry into professional programmes such as medicine, physical therapy, or occupational therapy.