Academic Catalogs

Health Education (HLED)

HLED A1003 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Personal Health  
Advisory: ENGL A099 or equivalent.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
This course focuses on the exploration of major health issues and behaviors in the various dimensions of health. Emphasis is on positive health behaviors and personal responsibility. Topics include mental health, stress, drugs, alcohol, smoking, exercise, nutrition, weight control, chronic and infectious diseases, sexuality, consumer health, violence, aging and environmental health. This course may also be offered online. Enrollment Limitation: PUBH A100; students who complete HLED A100 may not enroll in or receive credit for PUBH A100. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. Lecture. C-ID: PHS 100.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HLED A100

HLED A1223 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Drugs, Health and Society  
Advisory: ENGL A099 or equivalent.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
Examination of the use, misuse and abuse of drugs, both licit and illicit, in American society and the pharmacologic, neurologic and physiologic effects of selected substances on the human brain. Includes psychosocial, legal, historical, political, social, economic and health related aspects; drug dependency, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention education. Focuses on the impact of psychoactive drugs on the individual and society, including the epidemiology and toxicology of substance abuse and its relevance to personal and public health. Epidemiologic data on the prevalence, incidence, and trends of smoking, alcohol, prescription and other drug dependencies in the U.S. will be covered, as well as risk factors associated with the use and abuse of these substances. Current options for recovery and a survey of local resources will be reviewed. Enrollment Limitation: PUBH A202; students who complete HLED A122 may not enroll in or receive credit for PUBH A202. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. This course may also be offered online. Lecture. C-ID: PHS 103.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HLED A122

HLED A1602 Units (18 lecture hours; 54 lab hours)  
Peer Health Education - Level 1  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
This course prepares students to serve as a member of the Peer Health Action Team (PHAcT) at OCC. Topics covered include strategies for behavior change, referrals, programming, presentation, and group success. Students will be certified as Peer Health Educators through BACCHUS national certification exam. Enrollment Limitation: PUBH A160; students who complete HLED A160 may not enroll in or receive credit for PUBH A160. 36 hours in classroom; 36 hours arranged. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HLED A160

HLED A2003 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Introduction to Public Health  
Advisory: ENGL A099 or equivalent.
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
The factors that influence health and disease from a population-based perspective, with focus on basic concepts and terminologies of public health and the history and accomplishments of public health officials and agencies. An overview of the functions of various public health professions and institutions, and an in-depth examination of the core public health disciplines is covered. Topics will include: history; health promotion; determinants of health and burden of disease; legal and ethical issues; epidemiology of communicable and non-communicable disease; environmental health; community organizing and health promotion programming; environmental health and safety; global health; and healthcare policy and management. and career opportunities in public health. Enrollment Limitation: PUBH A200/PUBH A200H; students who complete HLED A200 may not enroll in or receive credit for PUBH A200 or PUBH A200H. Graded or Pass/No Pass option. C-ID: PHS 101.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HLED A200

HLED A2602 Units (18 lecture hours; 54 lab hours)  
Peer Health Education - Level 2  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU.
Second-semester course for students who have complete HLED A160 and have been certified as peer health educators by BACCHUS. Students will continue their development of skills related to health promotion program planning and implementation. Emphasis will be on leadership and organizational skills, bystander intervention, and health topic content, ie, alcohol, sleep, nutrition, exercise, etc. Students will serve as members of the Peer Health Action Team (PHAcT) at OCC. 36 hours in the classroom; 36 hours arranged. Enrollment Limitation: PUBH A260; students who complete HLED A260 may not enroll in or receive credit for PUBH A260. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HLED A260

HLED A2703 Units (54 lecture hours)  
Fitness and Health  
Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC: Credit Limitation: Any or all of these HLED, KIN, PE Theory courses combined: maximum credit, 8 units.
Theory and benefits of physical activity to fitness-related health. The study of human adaptation to exercise includes cardiovascular conditioning, neuromuscular training, body composition, nutrition for performance, stretching, sports injuries, and aging. Enrollment Limitation: KIN A270; students who complete HLED A270 may not enroll in or receive credit for KIN A270. Graded or Pass/No Pass option.

Catalog Program Pages Referencing HLED A270