Health and Safety (noncredit) (HEAL Courses)
HEAL 7002A Body Conditioning
0.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Develop a healthier, more balanced body in this fitness conditioning class. Designed
for the beginning-to-advanced exerciser, this course focuses on cardiovascular conditioning
and resistance exercises to build muscle and tone the body. Injury prevention and
proper body mechanics are emphasized.
HEAL 7021 Balance and Mobility
16.0 - 24.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Noncredit
This class is designed for older adults identified as low-to-moderate risk for falls.
Class activities target specific balance problems in a challenging, but safe training
environment. This class is not intended to replace physical therapy.
HEAL 7101 Mature Driver Improvement
2.0 - 8.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Noncredit
The Mature Driver Improvement Course provides instruction on defensive driving and
California motor vehicle laws. During this course, information is provided on (but
not limited to) updates on rules of the road, the effects medication, fatigue, alcohol,
visual and auditory limitations have on a mature driver's ability to safely operate
a motor vehicle.
HEAL 7103 Meditation: Beyond Relaxation
12.0 - 16.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
C-ID Course Number: NA
Course Offered:
Spring
Grading Method: Noncredit
Students develop consciousness to assess their own stress level and identify stressors,
including their perceptions. A clear model of how the body and mind experience the
stress reaction accompanies guided relaxation and meditation practice both in class
and at home using video and audio recordings. Observations are journaled. Students
who have taken the 4-week Stress Management course multiple times have reported, and
display objective changes in their wellbeing, physical health, and social comfort
levels.
HEAL 7104 Stress Management
4.0 - 8.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Noncredit
Stress is not bad for you, your reaction to it is! This course teaches you to be less
susceptible to the negative physical and emotional reactions to life's stresses. Discover
how to use stress to your advantage. Learn effective coping skills, communication
skills, and relaxation exercises.
HEAL 7105 Reduce Stress w/ Self-Hypnosis
16.0 - 18.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Noncredit
Self-Hypnosis, relaxation and concentration are introduced through the simple steps
of induction, deepening, and the use of positive, present and progressive self-suggestion.
Students will also develop a heightened sense of self determination and confidence
that will benefit other aspects of life including health, study, community, work,
and family.
HEAL 7106 Living with Food Allergies
2.0 - 8.0 hours.
Acceptable for credit: N - Noncredit
This course explores topics about food allergies, such as identifying allergies, differentiating
between allergies and food intolerance or sensitivity, reading food labels, causality,
treatment, cooking tips, and restaurant guidelines. Students learn the consequences
of food allergies, which can result in serious illness or death.