Health Education
5 courses · Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
HLTED 1 Exploring Health Issues
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Examination of current problems related to individual and community health: Sexual behavior, birth control, sexually-transmitted diseases, drugs, consumerism, environment, psychosomatic health, nutrition, physical fitness, and preventive medicine.
HLTED 5 Weight Management and Fitness
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Integrated approach to weight management: Physical fitness concepts, nutritional and dietary applications, body composition analysis and behavioral strategies to improve individual health and fitness.
HLTED 6 Stress and Healthy Adaptation
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Core concepts of stress, stress reduction and stress management: Social and behavioral theories, assessment of health impacts of stress on individuals, communities, and society; investigation of stress reduction and coping techniques utilizing various relaxation modalities to adapt to life stressors in a resilient manner including diet, fitness, life skills, and mental health strategies .
HLTED 14 First Aid and CPR
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- KIN 101
Theory and detailed demonstration of the first aid care of the injured: Assessment and intervention of an individuals condition and incorporation of proper treatment. Standard first aid, CPR, and AED certification(s) will be granted upon successful completion of requirements.
HLTED 20 Health and Wellness: Personal Change
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Focus on increased awareness of health and personal responsibility in health maintenance: Role of nutrition, physical activity, psycho-social-economic influences and environmental factors. Influences of stress, addiction, environment, family, advertising and income status on health.