When physical activity extends beyond PE class
West Virginia University researchers Nancy O’Hara Tompkins and Lesley Cottrell have launched a project to help increase physical activity in West Virginia classrooms.
welcome to the Department of : Social & Behavioral Sciences
Our faculty are dedicated to creating broad, systematic health changes across entire communities. The faculty is committed to providing competency-based education coupled with hands-on experience and the development of critical thinking skills.
Improving the health and well being of communities
Health disparities are shaped by behavioral and sociocultural factors. The study of Social and Behavioral Sciences in public health focuses on psychosocial, behavioral, community and societal influences on health and the development of interventions that eliminate barriers to health and healthcare access.
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WVU in the News: WVU School of Public Health and Monongalia Co. Health Dept. collaborate to create unique program
Academic Community Engagement grant brings advances to WVU service-learning
WVU, Monongalia County Health Department establish Academic Health Department to enhance public health training, research and service