Physical Education
3 courses · Lake Tahoe Community College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Winter 2027 · Spring 2027
PEH 100 Personal Health and Wellness
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course will introduce students to the scope of current personal health issues and practices. Emphasis will be placed on a personal health analysis and proactive behavior to improve and enhance one's lifestyle practices and experiences. Students will explore the interdependence dynamics of current health issues and practices that utilize the balance of mind, body, and spirit. Various aspects of wellness will be discussed including stress management, weight control, nutrition, fitness, healthy relationships, human sexuality, positive lifestyle habits, and strategies to avoid disease.
PEH 101 Nutrition
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- NUTR 110
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of nutrition. The course includes the study of nutrients and nutritional needs and their roles in the creation and enhancement of an individual's healthy lifestyle.
PEH 102 Nutrition for Fitness and Sport
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course covers the science of sports nutrition. Topics such as carbohydrate, protein and fat needs for optimal athletic performance and physique change are discussed. Hydration and nutrition strategies for before, during and after physical activity are covered. An understanding of nutritional principles and an analysis of current research, as applied to personal practices, will allow students to plan strategies for improving their own fitness and sports performance.