Health Education

This course covers health issues affecting individuals and communities. Areas of study include mental health, family life, physical health, chronic and degenerative disease, control of communicable diseases, and understanding of depressants and stimulants. Healthful living habits will be emphasized.

This course offers health-related education to individuals seeking advancement in personal wellness. The course has five major components: (1) fitness and health assessment, (2) physical work capacity, (3) education, (4) reassessment, and (5) retesting.

HED 230 is divided into two parts. The first part concerns the development of a safety education program within an organization (e.g., school, office, shop, etc.). The second part addresses physical injuries, emergency care, and treatment of such injuries. CPR provider cards are given upon successful completion of the CPR requirements.

This course examines specific athletic injuries, their treatment, and preventive measures.