Health Education
2 courses · Porterville College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
HLED P112 Health Education
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Total lecture 54 hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A course in health education based upon the fundamental concepts of human biology. Includes a study of diseases, sex education, drug abuse, emotional health, environmental health, nutrition, and consumer health. This course is also offered online and hybrid.
HLED P113 Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Total 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Sport and Exercise Nutrition provides you with an understanding of the key principles of sports nutrition and its practical application across the spectrum of individuals from those following an active lifestyle to competitive athletes. You will learn about the impact of training and competition on exercise metabolism and thus energy and macronutrient, plus micronutrient needs and fluid requirements. Overall, you will develop competencies in understanding the role of nutrition for individuals in terms of enhancing exercise performance, while also addressing the requirements for overall health.