HLED 3 - Contemporary Health Issues

    Recent Professors
    Grace Pokorny, Matthew Barbier, Frank K. Henry-Ala, Judith Rice, Elaine Conovaloff
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of HLED 3
    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area E
    Description
    This course explores today's major health issues and behaviors in the various dimensions of health. The importance of individual responsibility for personal health and the promotion of informed, positive health behaviors is emphasized. Topics that will be discussed include the dimensions of health, vital statistics, infectious diseases, chronic diseases, nutrition, weight management, exercise, reproductive health, aging, mental health and stress, substance use and abuse, healthcare, and environmental health.
    Usually Held
    Thu 8:15am–9:40am, Thu 9:55am–11:20am, Wed 9:35am–11:00am