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multifaceted nature of their health. This holistic approach will provide opportunities for students to become lifetime learners; the quality of their lives will improve as they make responsible health choices.
Course Descriptions
Health Education 100 — Health Education (3)
Provides basic knowledge of healthful living. Emphasis is on positive health behavior and personal responsibility. Topics include personal health, such as stress, drugs, disease, sexuality, and nutrition; community health, such as safety, consumer health and environmental health. This course may also be offered online. May be taken for grades or on a credit-no credit basis. Three hours. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitation.
Health Education 111 — Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (.5) (3 week course)
Techniques and theory of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. May be taken for grades or on a credit-no credit basis. Three hours. Transfer Credit: CSU.
 Health Education 112 — First Aid and CPR (2)
The course emphasizes injury prevention, early medical care, first aid for common injuries and life saving skills. Successful completion qualifies a student for the Standard First Aid Card and CPR Certification. May be taken for grades or on a credit-no credit basis. Two hours. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Health Education 120 — Women's Health Issues (3)
Provides knowledge in health problems and considerations unique to women. Topics will include fitness, nutrition, anatomy and physiology, biological and psychological disorders, birth control, abortion, pregnancy and related subjects. May be taken for grades or on a credit-no credit basis. Three hours. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitation.
Health Education 122 — Drugs, Health and Society (3)
Examination of trends, philosophical and behavioral practices associated with drug use and dependence. Includes psychosocial, legal, historical and political aspects; treatment/rehabilitation and prevention education. Focuses on the impact of psychoactive drugs on the individual and society. May be taken for grades or on a credit-no credit basis. Three hours. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
 Health Education 134 — Fitness and Health (3)
Theory and benefits of physical activity to fitness-related health. The study of human adaptation to exercise including such topics as cardiovascular conditioning, neuromuscular training, body composition, nutrition for performance, stretching, sports injuries and aging. Same as P E 134. Students completing Health Education 134 may not receive credit for P E 134. May be taken for grades or on a credit-no credit basis. Three hours. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitation.
Health Education 136 — Nutrition, Fitness and Performance (2)
An applied nutrition course for individuals interested in health, fitness, and athletics. Principles of nutrition are studied and applied to the physically active lifestyle. Designed for the active individual and the Fitness Specialist certificate. Pre-event food and fluid selection, nutrient requirements during activity, various nutrition supplements, muscle mass and body fat related to physical performance. Same as Food and Nutrition 136 and P E 136. Students completing Health Education 136 may not receive credit for Food and Nutrition 136 or P E 136. May be taken for grades or on a credit-no credit basis. Two hours. Transfer Credit: CSU.
Health Education 138 — Drugs and Sports (2) (8 week course)
An in-depth look at substance abuse among athletes. The focus will be on the athletic environment, drug effects, reasons for drug usage, the impact on the team, and positive alternatives. Same as P E 138. Students completing Health Education 138 may not receive credit for P E 138. May be taken for grades or on a credit-no credit basis. Four hours. Transfer Credit: CSU.
Health Education 199AD — Current Health Issues (.5-3) (1-16 week course)
Study and discussion of topics and issues of current interest in health. Units vary according to topic selected, semester offered and number of meetings scheduled. Of interest to students majoring in health related fields or general. May be repeated with different topics. May be taken for grades or on a credit-no credit basis. Variable hours. Transfer Credit: CSU. |