Brigham Young University. Dept. of Health Education and Safety

The Department of Health Education was established in 1955 as part of the split of the earlier Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation when this became a college. It belonged to the newly established College of Physical Education. The department taught courses leading to a degree in health education, as well as providing general education health instruction for freshmen. In 1957 the department changed its name to the Department of Health Education. Department chairs included Clarence F. Robinson (1955-1956) and David D. Geddes (1956-1957).

Variant Names

Brigham Young University. College of Physical Education. Dept. of Health Education and Safety

Brigham Young University. Health Education and Safety Dept.

Description

Established: 1955

Abolished: 1957

Location: Provo, Utah (1955-1957)

Functions

The Department of Health Education and Safety functioned to educate individuals on aspects of health sciences and safety education. Courses offered included personal hygiene, bacteriology, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, first aid, and health education.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Health Education and Safety functioned under the administration of a chairman under a college dean.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Physical Education (1955-1957)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (1955)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Health Education (1957)

Sources

Brigham Young University annual catalogue, 1955: p. 248 (Department of Health Education and Safety; acting chair, Clarence F. Robinson; offered degree program in health education; courses included personal hygiene, bacteriology, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, first aid, and health education)

Brigham Young University catalog of courses, 1956: p. 258 (chair, David D. Geddes)

Brigham Young University catalog of courses, 1957: p. 242 (Department of Health Education)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2020-00005

Creator: CLN