Kinesiology Health Education
11 courses · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
KNHE 098 Topics
- Units
- 0.5-3
- Hours
- 9-54 Lecture
Specialized health-related courses on topics related to the needs of Kinesiology students.
KNHE 101 Healthful Living
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A comprehensive look at factors that impact people's health, longevity and lifetime wellness designed for honors students. Emphasis is placed on individual responsibility for personal health and the promotion of informed, positive health behaviors. Topics include nutrition, exercise, weight control, mental health, stress management, violence, substance abuse, reproductive health, disease prevention, aging, healthcare, and environmental hazards and safety.
KNHE 101H Honors Healthful Living
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- A college GPA or high school GPA for first term college students of 3.0 or higher
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A comprehensive look at factors that impact people's health, longevity and lifetime wellness designed for honors students. Emphasis is placed on individual responsibility for personal health and the promotion of informed, positive health behaviors. Topics include nutrition, exercise, weight control, mental health, stress management, violence, substance abuse, reproductive health, disease prevention, aging, healthcare, and environmental hazards and safety.
KNHE 102 Women's Health Issues
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An investigation into traditional and holistic health topics with a special emphasis on women's issues, considering all aspects and concepts of social and political influences, nutrition and fitness, relationships, sexuality, reproductive issues, and careers. Through analysis of these topics, students apply methods to healthy lifestyle choices.
KNHE 103 Men's Health Issues
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Examines the societal, economic, cultural, and gender influences that shape men’s health beliefs and practices. Explores specific health issues unique to men such as accessing health care, healthy relationships, domestic abuse, prostate cancer, and alcohol use. Critically examines literature and media to identify interventions within a masculinity framework to improve men's health outcomes. Identification of positive outcomes of healthy men at home, work, and in society.
KNHE 104 Nutrition and Fitness
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An applied nutrition course to improve the nutrition and health of active individuals. The course will focus on lifestyle, disease prevention, fitness, weight control, and the basic concepts of good nutrition.
KNHE 106 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- KIN 101
This course involves the theory and detailed demonstration of the first aid care of the injured. The student will learn to assess a victim’s condition and incorporate proper treatment. Standard first aid, CPR, and AED certification(s) will be granted upon successful completion of requirements.
KNHE 108 Stress Management
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PH 107
This course examines productive and nonproductive stress and the influence of various types of stress on health and wellness. Topics include the physiological aspects of stress and its effects on health, assessments of personal coping style, strategies for coping effectively with stress, relaxation techniques, mindful awareness, and positive self-talk. Emphasis is placed on practical application of stress management techniques in daily life.
KNHE 111 Introduction to Public Health
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- English, one level below transfer (i.e., eligibility for English composition (C-ID ENGL 100) and a reading course with exit skills of the ability to read a college level text.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PHS 101
This course provides an introduction to the discipline of Public Health. Students will gain an understanding of the basic concepts and terminologies of public health, and the history and accomplishments of public health officials and agencies. An overview of the functions of various public health professions and institutions, and an in-depth examination of the core public health disciplines is covered. Topics of the discipline include the epidemiology of infectious and chronic disease; prevention and control of diseases in the community including the analysis of the social determinants of health and strategies for eliminating disease, illness and health disparities among various populations; community organizing and health promotion programming; environmental health and safety; global health; and healthcare policy and management.
KNHE 112 Health and Social Justice
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 Lecture
- Advisory
- English, one level below transfer (i.e., eligibility for English composition (C-ID ENGL 100) and a reading course with exit skills of the ability to read a college level text.)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PHS 102; C-ID PH 102
This course provides an introduction to the health inequities in the United States that stem from unequal living conditions. Students will explore how education, socioeconomic status, racism and gender shape health epidemics and policy development. The basic skills necessary for advocating for health and social justice will be theoretically demonstrated.
KNHE 198 Topics
- Units
- 0.5-3
- Hours
- 9-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Specialized health-related courses on topics related to the needs of Kinesiology students.