Health Science

Catalog description

A general education course that offers a basic study of human health and health care as revealed in the anatomy and physiology of the body, nutrition, exercise, stress management, weight management, protection from degenerative and communicable diseases, personal safety, environmental health, wellness, and professional medical care. Students will explore making responsible decisions regarding all aspects of a healthy lifestyle including getting fit, disease prevention and treatments, use and abuse of substances, human sexuality, and selection of health providers. This course satisfies the California requirement in drug, alcohol, tobacco and nutrition education for teacher certification. 54.00 hours lecture. (Same as HES-1) (Letter grade only)