Contemporary Health C H

2 courses · El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog

C H 1 Personal and Community Health Issues

Units: 3
Hours: 3 hours lecture
Advisory: ENGL 84 and ENGL B
Transfers to: CSU, UC

Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable

Transfer: CSU, UC*

Note: This course satisfies Section A, Area 5 of the associate degrees' requirements. The maximum UC credit allowed for students completing Contemporary Health 1 and C H 5 is one course.

This course is designed to provide a critical analysis of factors, which affect personal and community health. Primary emphasis is placed upon self-empowerment and disease prevention in a culturally diverse community. General topics include infectious and non-infectious diseases; physical fitness, weight management, and nutrition; human reproduction and sexuality; stress management and mental health; drug use and abuse; and environmental health.

Not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules.

C H 5 Contemporary Women's Health

Units: 3
Hours: 3 hours lecture
Advisory: ENGL 1 or eligibility for ENGL 1A (now ENGL C1000) or qualification by appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU, UC

Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable

Transfer: CSU, UC*

Note: The maximum UC credit allowed for students completing Contemporary Health 5 and C H 1 is one course.

This course is designed to investigate the many sociological, psychological, and physiological aspects related to women's health. Topics include the life challenges women face, such as body image, abuse, nutrition and exercise, sexual and reproductive health, consumerism, and mental health.

Not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules.

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