Title: Careers for a Bachelor of Science in Health Studies Degree | Work - Chron.com
Headings: Careers for a Bachelor of Science in Health Studies Degree
Careers for a Bachelor of Science in Health Studies Degree
Physical Fitness and Nutrition
Pregnancy, Lactation and Infant Care
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Careers for a Bachelor of Science in Health Studies Degree
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By Stephanie Reid
Health studies focuses on education and the prevention of diseases and poor health. Unlike clinical healthcare positions, professionals with a health studies background work with and educate clients before they become ill to discuss the best ways to stay healthy. Some health studies majors continue their education to become physical therapists or physicians, while others prefer to enter the workforce right away. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has found that the health education industry will grow 37 percent between 2010 and 2020, a rate far greater than the average growth in other professions. Physical Fitness and Nutrition
Health studies professionals can work in jobs promoting physical fitness as aerobic instructors or fitness educators. With the proper teaching license, they can also work as physical educator instructors or in nutrition education, such as teaching children about the importance of a balanced diet. Educators may work with adults to discuss proper eating habits or how to eat to best manage diabetes. Pregnancy, Lactation and Infant Care
Health educators are in demand in the context of pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and infant care. Newly pregnant women may not be aware of the significant nutrition requirements and chemical prohibitions inherent in pregnancy. A health educator may work in a hospital, at a nonprofit agency, or with an obstetrician's office to discuss pregnancy health, breastfeeding and caring for a baby.