HLTH 4 - Personal Health and Wellness

    Recent Professors
    Kimberly Shirley
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    35 students
    Difficulty
    3.3Lightout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of HLTH 4
    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area E
    Description
    This course covers significant aspects of personal and community health and principles of healthful living. It will require students to explore, analyze, personalize, and discuss the following issues as they relate to the essential components of health and wellness: anatomy, physiology, nutrition, physical activity/exercise/fitness, weight control, 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, and general public health issues. Students will be taught the knowledge and skills necessary to implement lifestyle behaviors that can improve their health and well-being. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online. [C-ID PH 100]