The minor in lifestyle medicine requires a minimum of 15 s.h. in the Department of Health and Human Physiology, including 12 s.h. in courses taken at the University of Iowa. Students must maintain a grade-point average of at least 2.00 in all courses for the minor and in all UI courses for the minor. Coursework in the minor may not be taken pass/nonpass.
The minor in lifestyle medicine focuses on whole-person health by providing students the knowledge, skill, and ability to help individuals improve their health and well-being and prevent the onset and/or progression of chronic diseases. The minor prepares students to incorporate the principles of evidence-based lifestyle medicine in health and wellness-related careers.
Students who earn a BA in health studies, a BS in health promotion, or a BS in exercise science may not earn the minor in lifestyle medicine. Students who earn a BS in human physiology may earn the minor in lifestyle medicine.
The minor requires the following coursework.
Core Courses
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| All of these: | ||
| HHP:2200 | Physical Activity and Health | 3 |
| HHP:2310 | Nutrition and Health | 3 |
| HHP:3030 | Lifestyle Medicine | 3 |
Electives
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Two of these: | ||
| HHP:3045 | Physical Activity Psychology | 3 |
| HHP:3050 | Obesity | 3 |
| HHP:3200 | Health Behavior and Health Promotion | 3 |
| HHP:4010 | Behavioral and Clinical Health Assessment Laboratory | 4 |
| HHP:4020 | Health Coaching | 3 |
| HHP:4365 | Internship in Health Coaching | 3 |