Brigham Young University. Dept. of Health Education
The Department of Health Education was established in 1957 in a renaming of the earlier Department of Health Education and Safety, and remained part of the College of Physical Education. The department taught courses leading to a degree in health education, as well as providing general education health instruction. In 1960 the department changed its name to the Department of Health and Safety Education. David D. Geddes served as department chair.
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Variant Names
Brigham Young University. College of Physical Education. Dept. of Health Education
Brigham Young University. Health Education Dept.
Description
Established: 1957
Abolished: 1960
Location: Provo, Utah (1957-1960)
Functions
The Department of Health Education functioned to educate individuals on aspects of health sciences and safety and driver education. Courses offered included first aid, personal health, safety education, and driver education.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The Department of Health Education functioned under the administration of a chairman under a college dean.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Physical Education (1957-1960)
Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Health Education and Safety (1957)
Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Health and Safety Education (1960)
Sources
Brigham Young University catalog of courses, 1957: p. 242 (Department of Health Education; chair, David D. Geddes; provided undergraduate courses leading to degree in health education; courses included first aid, personal health, safety education, and driver education)
Brigham Young University catalog of courses, 1960-1961: p. 5, 140, 266-267 (Department of Health and Safety Education)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2020-00004
Creator: CLN