Health Education (HEED) Courses
HEED 300 Health Science
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ENGRD 310 and ENGWR 101 with grades of "C" or better.
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:AA/AS Area III(b); CSU Area E1
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2023
This course focuses on the exploration of major health issues and behaviors in the various dimensions of health. Emphasis is placed on individual responsibility for personal health and the promotion of informed, positive health behaviors. This course will include, but not be limited to, the study of physical and psychological health, creating healthy and caring relationships, avoiding and overcoming harmful habits, building healthy lifestyles, preventing and fighting disease, and facing life's challenges. Specific topics may include the study of physical, mental, spiritual, social, and emotional health; managing stress; prevention of violence; sexuality; birth control; pregnancy; childbirth; prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS; drug, alcohol, and tobacco use and abuse; nutrition and fitness; prevention of communicable diseases.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- define, discuss, and differentiate the six dimensions of health and wellness information: physical, emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual, and environmental as well as distinguish the difference between personal health and public health.
- demonstrate an increased self-awareness of health and wellness information through various self-assessment activities.
- communicate orally and in writing in the scientific language of the discipline.
- gain an appreciation of a variety of tools one might use to change behaviors through a variety of assignments covered in different topics.
HEED 301 Health and Societal Issues
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- General Education:AA/AS Area III(b); CSU Area E1
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2023
The focus of this course is to inform students on how to maximize wellness in their personal lifestyles and their environments. This course will help students identify the various factors influencing their current and future levels of wellness. Information presented will include, but not be exclusive to: mental health, stress management, nutrition, weight control, fitness, sexuality, addictive substances, injury and violence, complementary and alternative medicine, environmental issues, and disease.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- discuss the physiology of infectious diseases, including prevention and treatment.
- evaluate the effects of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and chronic lung diseases. Examine possible genetic components, and discuss prevention and treatment options.
- discuss the various types of cancer, prevention strategies, and treatment options.
- assess and discuss injury and violence in our neighborhoods, city, state, and nation and evaluate ways to stay safe.
- explore and examine various complementary and alternative medicine options.
- define and examine various environmental issues and describe their relationship to associated human diseases and discuss solutions to current environmental health issues.
- demonstrate self awareness of health topics including genetic family history, stress management, and the importance of sleep along with a variety of self-assessment activities.
HEED 353 Healthy Eating, Stress Management, and Weight Control
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- General Education:AA/AS Area III(b)
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2023
This course focuses on healthy eating through understanding the various macronutrients and how to obtain the necessary variety needed for weight management goals while striving to eat whole foods. Weight loss programs and their effectiveness in obtaining a healthy balance will be reviewed. The role of stress management in one’s personal health choices or those issues that are outside of a person’s control will be addressed. A variety of stress management strategies will be discussed. The importance and application of functional fitness designed to train muscles to work together and prepare for daily tasks will be discussed and applied during the course of the semester.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- gain an appreciation of health topics related to healthy eating, stress management, and weight control.
- discuss the physiology of stress and health effects associated with chronic disease.
- apply and evaluate the effects of maintaining a daily journal to track happy moments, virtues, and how demonstrating gratitude each day as a means of changing one's mindset to approaching life's challenges in a more positive manner.
- discuss and compare nutritious methods of preparing a variety of meals.
HEED 495 Independent Studies in Health Education
- Units:1 - 3
- Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2023
This course involves an individual student or small groups of students in study, research, or activities beyond the scope of regular offered courses, pursuant to an agreement among college, faculty members, and students. Independent studies in Health Education offers students a chance to do research that is more typical of community and graduate student work.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- produce work independently on health education related topics.
HEED 499 Experimental Offering in Health Education
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2023
This is the experimental courses description.
