HEAL 101 - Health and Lifestyle

    Recent Professors
    Christina Troutner, Paul Greer, Mitchell Charlens, Dede Bodnar, LeeAnn M. Taylor, Nicholas Skvarna, Lucero A. Gonzalez, Michelle Nicole Steele
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    22–40 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of HEAL 101
    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area E
    Description
    This course covers aspects of mental, emotional, social, environmental, spiritual, and physical health. Emphasis is placed on knowledge for developing the attitude, understanding, and practice of a preventive lifestyle for healthy living and optimal wellness. Topics include chronic diseases, physical activity, nutrition, weight management, birth control methods, human sexuality, alcohol, tobacco and illicit chemical use, stress, and factors that contribute to wellness and longevity. Experience in personal health assessment and the changing of health behaviors is stressed. This course is intended for all students seeking a healthy lifestyle as well as those pursuing a teaching credential. It satisfies the State of California teaching credential Health Education requirement.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm, Tue Thu 8:35am–10:05am, Mon Wed 8:00am–9:25am, Tue Thu 11:10am–12:30pm