Health pedagogy and dietetics

Duration 3 years

Studies extramural

Received the degree of Bachelor degree

Study direction description

Bad eating habits, lack of physical activity and stress are common causes of health problems for children, adolescents and adults.

Document obtained Diploma

What will you learn?

You will acquire theoretical foundations in the field of pedagogy, psychology, sociology and health sciences, necessary for the planning and implementation of prevention, counseling and health promotion, taking into account the problems of human nutrition.

You will gain methodological competences in supporting the health and nutritional behavior of children, adolescents and adults.

You will learn to develop various types of diets and conduct educational activities in the field of proper nutrition.

You will learn to plan and implement promotional, preventive and educational programs in the field of health and nutrition.

You will prepare to conduct preventive and therapeutic education related to various types of eating disorders (overweight, obesity, anorexia, bulimia) and diet-related diseases (diabetes, atherosclerosis, ischemic heart disease).

You will gain the ability to use modern methods and tools used in activities in the field of promotion, prevention, as well as health and nutritional education.

You will prepare to inspire, inform and advise on opportunities for recreational behavior in your spare time with positive health effects.

You will prepare yourself to construct and control your own career path, develop pro-health sensitivity and your own ability to responsibly acquire knowledge in the field of health and nutritional human behavior.

Job prospects

Work in sanatoriums and spas

Work in institutions of the education system

Work in health and social welfare departments in local government units

Work in social welfare homes

Work in institutions dealing with health protection and promotion

Work in sports and recreation centers

Work in institutions providing information and education through the mass media

Work in healthcare facilities and medical companies operating in the health market

Work in social economy entities and non-governmental organizations implementing educational and preventive projects related to health protection and promotion of a healthy lifestyle