Builds the foundational understanding of each theory by presenting its historical genesis and constitutive constructs.

Includes real-life examples of programs that provide readers with ideas for designing interventions and resources for initiating literature review. 

Complies with the core competencies for entry-level practitioners as described by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC) and National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE).

Serves as a necessary resource for those preparing to take the certification examination.

Each chapter offers several learning tools that will aid in the understanding and application of theory-based, behavior change interventions. Some highlights include:

• Key Concepts and Chapter Objectives help readers focus their attention and retain important information.
• Chapter Summaries provide an opportunity for readers to prepare for exams and master key concepts effectively by reinforcing important topics and key terms.
• Boxed Highlights showcase quotations from theorists and other important aspects of the theories covered.
• Discussions on the Historical Genesis and Constitutive Constructs are presented for each chapter to build the foundational understanding to help readers understand the process by which a theory is created and used in health education and health promotion.
• Practical Skill-Building Activities and Application Questions accompany each theory discussion to assist students in utilising this theory in community, school, work-site or patient care settings.
• Up-to-Date Examples of applications from current literature throughout the text.
• Web Exercises on the text's accompanying website, http://health.jbpub.com/foundations, include reliable links to websites related to the theory discussed in the chapter.