What are some related skills that are valuable in a health behavior career?
• Presentation and Writing skills—must develop the ability to express their knowledge, research, or opinions in a clear, concise, and engaging manner • Critical thinking and problem solving—must be able to see patterns that emerge in individual behavior, as well as among population groups, and identify those factors that are contributing to illness or health. • Project management skills—must learn to coordinate efforts of other health professionals, researchers, or agencies to effectively implement programs • Interpersonal communication skills—must be able to communicate, educate, and motivate others through the communication with individuals and groups. • Data analysis skills–must be able to utilize math and statistics to analyze data sets to determine what is causing a behavior or health outcome, or to determine the impact of a program, or to determine the health needs of individuals and communities.
