# Health, Noncredit (HLT) courses

Merced College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 1 courses

Source: https://catalog.mccd.edu/schools/programs/school-athletics-sport-sciences/courses/hlt-courses

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Spring 2027.

### HLT-322 — Beginning Fall and Injury Prevention for Older Adults

- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/merced-college/schedule/fall-2026/hlt.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/merced-college/schedule/spring-2027/hlt.md)
- Course duration: 36 hours

This 36-hour course is designed to teach older adults how physical activity can help reduce incidences of slips, sprains and falls. The course is a combination of lecture, demonstration, and practice of muscle development and strengthening techniques. Diet and nutrition for supporting health and maintaining healthy weight is also discussed. (11/18)