Certified Professional in Game-Based Health Education
Published on June 28, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today I'm excited to be speaking with an expert in game-based health education. Can you tell us a bit about your experience in this field and what led you here? GUEST: Sure, I've been a health educator for over a decade and have always been interested in innovative ways to engage my students. I became fascinated with gamification and its potential to improve health outcomes. HOST: That's interesting! Can you explain how game mechanics and design principles can be applied to health education? GUEST: Absolutely, game mechanics like rewards, levels, and challenges can motivate students to adopt healthier behaviors. By applying game design principles, we can create immersive and engaging experiences that lead to lasting behavior change. HOST: I see. And what are some of the current trends in this field that you're excited about? GUEST: There's a growing recognition of the power of games for health promotion, and we're seeing more investment in research and development. We're also seeing a shift towards more personalized and adaptive games that can meet the unique needs of individual learners. HOST: That's great to hear. But of course, there must be challenges in this relatively new field. Can you share some of the obstacles you've faced or seen others face? GUEST: One challenge is the perception that games are just for entertainment and not serious educational tools. Another is the need for more rigorous evaluation and evidence to support the effectiveness of game-based health education. HOST: Yes, those are important considerations. Looking to the future, where do you see this field headed? GUEST: I believe we'll continue to see growth and innovation in game-based health education, with more emphasis on mobile and virtual reality technologies. I also expect to see more integration with wearable devices and other health tracking technologies. HOST: It sounds like an exciting time for this field. Thank you so much for joining us today and sharing your insights on the Certified Professional in Game-Based Health Education course. Where can our listeners go to learn more about this program? GUEST: They can visit our website to explore the CPGHE program and learn how to transform the way they teach health! HOST: Great! Thanks again for joining us, and for providing such valuable information about this innovative course. GUEST: My pleasure, thank you for having me.
