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proper nutrition and maintaining a healthy body nutrition and fitness, substance abuse, human sexuality,
composition will also be included in this course. first aid, and C.P.R. Also, a variety of special topics are
discussed that include: depression, skin, breast and
Fee: $5.00 testicular cancer, organ donation, and eating disorders.
The course is designed to help the students develop the
HEALTH ability needed to make good health decisions.
Homework may include a variety of weekly assignments
(1 semester, ½ credit) including health-related article critiques and health-
The Health Education Program is designed to aid related projects. Class will include small group work,
students’ lifestyle choices and lifestyle health guest speakers, discussions, lecture, and hands-on
management. Understanding that health is a dynamic experiences.
process, the course focuses on what issues are real and Lab Fee: $7.00 for CPR
most relevant to the students. The major topics
include: emotional health, stress management, suicide,
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