Online Health Promotion Programs Educate Prevention for Adults and Children

Adults and children have access to new health and wellness learning opportunities through the launch of online programs this month by BWI Health Promotions and BWI National Health Promotion Training Institute.The training institute, housed at the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, was established to offer web-based learning certificate programs to employers, professionals and individuals interested in enhancing their knowledge in the health promotion field. The following courses are now available:

· BWI Health Promotion Coordinator Certification: provides education, support and tools to begin and maintain a successful worksite health promotion program; ideal for human resource professionals and wellness managers/team members

· BWI Personal Health Certification: educates individuals in how to make true lifestyle and behavior changes needed for living a healthier life; ideal for organizations to offer to their employees and/or tied to incentive programs

· BWI "Be Fit Kids" Instructor Certification: trains facilitators to lead, implement and instruct students from kindergarten through sixth grade in a behavior modification program that empowers children and families to take responsibility for their health; ideal for educators and recreation staff members

Continuing education units have been approved by IACET, NYS-PT and BOC through Learning Partners, as well as the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) in association with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) national chapter.

BWI will also soon release an interactive and educational computer game that excites children about making healthy choices and incorporates New York State Learning Standards. BWI’s “Be Fit Kids-Online,” which complements BWI’s after-school program of the same name, is being added to Master Guru’s learning tool used in schools throughout New York. The program is also ideal for recreation programs and families.

“Be Fit Kids-Online” incorporates a learning management system of customized reports that detail learning gaps, as well as references to interactive websites, lesson plans and activities that can help address individual needs. In addition to the primary version geared toward grades 3 through 5, programs are offered for two other age groups: “Be Fit Little Kids” for pre-K through grade 2 and “Be Fit Tweens” for grades 6 through 8.

For more information on any of the above programs, visit www.bwihp.com or call 1-800-606-7422.