HE 102 - Health Education

    Recent Professors
    M. Lonsdale, A. Robinson, H. Vildosola, J. Tucker, J. Mecate II
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    44–90 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of HE 102
    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area E
    Description
    This course studies aspects of physical, intellectual, social, emotional, spiritual and environmental health. Emphasis is placed on the development of attitudes and practices of a preventive lifestyle for healthy living and optimal wellness. Specific instructional areas include chronic diseases, physical activity, nutrition, weight management, birth control methods, human sexuality, alcohol, tobacco, illicit drug abuse, stress, eating disorders and body image, media influences, mental health, stress, violence, substance use/abuse, sexuality and sexual orientation, sexually transmitted infections, reproductive choices/contraception, relationships, disease prevention, environment, health care, aging, general public health issues and factors that contribute to wellness and longevity. Experience in personal health assessment and the changing of health behaviors is also stressed. This course satisfies the State of California Health Education requirement for a teaching credential.
    Usually Held
    Wed 9:40am–11:05am, Mon 11:20am–12:45pm, Mon 9:40am–11:05am, Mon Wed 12:30pm–2:45pm