Brigham Young University. Department of Health Education
Dates
- Existence: 1957 - 1960
Administrative History
The Department of Health Education (1957-1960) was an instructional unit at Brigham Young University.
The Department of Health Education was established in 1957 in a reorganization of the earlier Department of Health Education and Safety. The department reported to the university's College of Physical Education, and taught courses leading to a degree in health education. The department also taught a required introductory course on hygiene for all incoming freshmen. In 1960 the department changed its name to the Department of Health and Safety Education.
The department chair was David D. Geddes (1957-1960).
Citation:
Department of Health Education personal hygiene guide, 1958Brigham Young University Organizational History Project, via WWW, August 27, 2020 (Department of Health Education; est. 1957; previously known as Department of Health Education and Safety; part of College of Physical Education; taught courses leading to a degree in health education, as well as providing general education health instruction; changed name to Department of Health and Safety Education, 1960; chair, David D. Geddes)
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Department of Health Education personal hygiene guide
Guide containing questions concerning personal hygiene for students in an introductory health class.
Department of Health Sciences records, 1957-1974
Contains minutes, newsletters, and reports from the department. The materials pertain to course materials and department meetings. The materials come from the Department Chair tenures of Clarence F. Robinson, David D. Geddes, and Ray Watters.