KPE332H1: Innovations in Mobile Health

Mobile health or mHealth utilizes the capabilities of a mobile device such as a cellphone to provide, disseminate, and measure health interventions and physical activity. mHealth has been used for disease management and prevention, physical activity monitoring and evaluation, monitoring of health status, providing access to health care services in remote areas, and for health and physical activity promotion. This course introduces students to the concepts, definitions, advantages, and limitations of mHealth. This course will be relevant to those who wish to pursue careers as health care providers, physical educators, and those who have a future in research and critical analysis.

Behavioural (B)
In Person