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Health Education

Health Education courses feature the exploration of major health issues and behaviors in the various dimensions of health.

Dean Steve Hanson
Phone (916) 558-2425
Email HerrerM@scc.losrios.edu

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:Local GE L7B
Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

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.

HEED 301 Health and Societal Issues

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Transferable:CSU
General Education:Local GE L7B
Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

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.

HEED 353 Healthy Eating, Stress Management, and Weight Control

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Transferable:CSU
General Education:Local GE L7B
Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

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.

HEED 495 Independent Studies in Health Education

Units:1 - 3
Hours:54 - 162 hours LAB
Prerequisite:None.
Transferable:CSU
Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

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.

HEED 499 Experimental Offering in Health Education

Units:0.5 - 4
Prerequisite:None.
Transferable:CSU
Catalog Date:August 1, 2026

This is the experimental courses description.