At Goshen College, we believe that creating healthy habits is central to developing a full life. If you have a passion for improving personal and public health, a health minor is for you.
Our health minor is the perfect way to gain essential knowledge and skills in health-related areas. Learn about nutrition and how to provide first aid and CPR effectively, empowering you to assist others in making healthy lifestyle choices that improve their overall wellbeing. This minor is for anyone interested in promoting positive health outcomes for themselves and others.
Gain the ability to assist others in becoming healthier by adopting a healthy lifestyle. Whether you hope to work in health care or pursue another career, this minor will give you the foundation you need to make a difference.
Health science courses will focus on nutrition, health education, school and community health, human sexuality, anatomy, and physiology. If you choose to study health, you will study and apply fitness, health, anatomy, and physiology principles. You will also learn to perform first aid, CPR, and athletic training effectively.
With this foundation in the basic health science curriculum, you will be able to pursue a career in health care, further your studies in graduate school, or pursue another career with an understanding of the importance of health and wellness.
Advocating a healthy lifestyle means empowering others to empower themselves. When finished, you will have the knowledge and experience to impact your health and that of others positively. In the evolving health care environment, there is an increasing demand for healthcare professionals and health science graduates. The healthcare industry needs a healthcare workforce with critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and compassionate hearts.
We believe that physical and mental health is essential to wholeness and a meaningful life. If you have a passion for health services and wellness, the health program at Goshen College can give you the foundation needed to affect change.
Minor in health at Goshen College and gain the skills to make a real difference in the health of others. Financial aid options are available.
Students taking Exercise Physiology and Human Pathophysiology courses this spring got an insiders perspective on maintaining an active lifestyle while living with a pacemaker. Former Maple Leaf athletic director and physical education professor, Ken Pletcher began by sharing his family heart history and some highlights of his athletic career as…
Kinesiology department seniors presented their final projects at the end of April. These projects were designed and implemented by the seniors with advising from Dr. Jewel Lehman. The presentations were open to the community and the audience included alumni, other faculty, coaches, and peers. Among the projects presented were: “The…
Seniors in the Kinesiology Department are required to do an internship to foster community connections and improve career specific competencies prior to graduation. The student chooses where to do the internship in conversation with the adviser. The on campus adviser assists in making initial contacts and setting up the experience. …
of physical education graduates in the last 3 years who have sought teaching positions are now employed as teachers
of physical education teacher licensure graduates have passed the national licensure test since 2006
of physical education seniors reported they felt prepared for employment & graduate school
Number of academic disciplines you’ll study as a health minor (biology, chemistry, kinesiology, sociology)
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Professor of Kinesiology Jewel Lehman is never bored: she is passionate about running, personal training, woodworking and sharing her love of exercise science with students.
Jewel's storyNeil Detweiler ’08, assistant professor of biology, encourages students to ask questions about science’s limits and better understand the world around them.
Cheyenne Chupp '22 sees a future in fighting for health equity.
Cheyenne's storyTrevor Emery, a 2016 exercise science graduate with a health minor from South Bend, Indiana, appreciated the homey atmosphere and enthusiasm for academics at Goshen College. He was active in Black Student Union and baseball.
Trevor's storyVal Hershberger loves traveling, badminton, golf and learning about other cultures. From time to time, her classroom is "a mini Study-Service Term experience right here on campus."
Val's storyJeremy Pope graduated from Goshen College in 2011 with degree in business and sports management. He came to GC to play basketball, but he stayed for the community.
Jeremy's storyBrianne Brenneman
Assistant Professor of Public Health
Val Hershberger
Associate Professor of Kinesiology
