Beth Johnson, PhD, MPH, CHES
Assistant Professor of Health Promotion Faculty Advisor for Methodist Student Fellowship
Degrees and Certifications
- PhD from the University of Florida, 2007
Doctor of Philosophy in health and human performance
Concentration in health education and behavior
Minor in spiritual health counseling and college student development - MPH from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG), 2004
Master of public health
Concentration in community health education - BS from Longwood College (now Longwood University), 2002
Major in exercise science
Minor in health education - Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
From the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC) - Certificate in Spirituality and Health Studies
From the University of Florida Center for Spirituality and Health
Experience
- Assistant Professor of health promotion at Lynchburg College
Fall 2007 - present - Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant at the University of Florida
Fall 2005 - Spring 2007 - Graduate Research Assistant at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Summer 2002 - Spring 2004
Courses Taught
- HLTH 102 - Life Choices for Health and Wellness
- HP 239 - Dimensions of Health and Wellness
- HP 271 - Foundations of Health Promotion
- HP 270 - Nutrition
- HP 290 - Spirituality and Health
- HP 340 - Women's Health Issues
- HPE 102 - Concepts for Exercise and Lifetime Wellness
- HPE 191 - Conscious Relaxation-Techniquest for Stress Management
Professional Interests/Research
- Wellness (balance among the dimensions of wellness)
- Social Health (social support)
- Spiritual Health (calling, vocation, meaning and purpose in life)
- Emotional Health (personal development, stress)
- Young Adult / College Population
Personal Information/Interests
- Spending time with family and friends
- Taking my dogs to the park
- Participating in faith-based activities
- Going to the theatre
- Watching movies
Phone:
434.544.8962
Email:
johnson.b@lynchburg.edu
