Sustainable Wellness Programs (Spring 2013)

With companies and organizations placing greater emphasis on health in the workplace, the demand for well-being leaders has been growing steadily year-by-year. This course will help new and experienced HR and business professionals learn the most effective methods to successfully research, implement, monitor, and sustain wellness programs. Topics include individual and group health needs; metrics and evaluation of wellness programs; individual behavior, engagement, and motivation; employee work/life balance; exercise, nutrition, and stress management; and the use of social gaming to reduce stress. Students gain the ability to successfully implement, measure, engage, and sustain a workplace wellness program.