Health HE

4 courses · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027

HE 100 Health Education and Fitness Dynamics

Units
3
Hours
3.00 hours lecture
Transfers to
CSU, UC

Grading: Grade/Pass/No Pass

This course will require students to explore, analyze, personalize, and discuss the following issues as they relate to the essential components of health and wellness: nutrition, physical activity/exercise/fitness, weight control, mental health, stress and coping mechanisms, violence, substance use/abuse, sexuality, sexually transmitted infections, contraception, relationships, disease prevention, environment, health care, aging, and general public health issues. Students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to adopt and apply lifestyle behaviors that enhance their overall health and well-being.

Offered: Fall 2026 (17 sections) · Spring 2027 (24 sections)

HE 100L Health Performance Lab

Units
1-2
Hours
3.00-6.00 hours lab
Transfers to
CSU, UC

Grading: Grade/Pass/No Pass

Fitness lab course designed to develop and encourage positive attitudes and habits with regards to health education and fitness dynamics. Lab participation will primarily utilize exercise equipment as it relates to cardiovascular efficiency, body composition, muscular strength and endurance and flexibility. An individual fitness profile will be established, including pre-post testing, to determine each student's fitness accomplishments.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections) · Spring 2027 (2 sections)

HE 104 Emergency Medical Responder

Units
3
Hours
3.00 hours lecture
Transfers to
CSU, UC
C-ID
KIN 101

Grading: Grade/Pass/No Pass

Covers national curriculum for Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) training. Includes the study and application of emergency medical skills and procedures, basic anatomy and physiology, terminology, and prevention of disease transmission. CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section) · Spring 2027 (1 section)

HE 197 Current Topics in Health

Units
1-3
Hours
1.00-3.00 hours lecture
Transfers to
CSU

Grading: Grade/Pass/No Pass

Notes: Units awarded in topics courses are dependent upon the number of hours required of the student. Any combination of lecture and laboratory may be scheduled by the department. Refer to Class Schedule.

Current issues in health education, meeting student and community educational needs dealing with the social, mental, and physical aspects of personal health. Course title will designate subject covered.

Not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

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