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Liberal Arts with an Area of Emphasis in Applied Health, Nutrition, and Kinesiology

Contact Information

Dean: Al Taccone

Office: Building 3711, 760.795.6881

Full-Time Faculty

Joanne Benschop

Associate in Arts Degree

Liberal Arts with an Area of Emphasis in Applied Health, Nutrition, and Kinesiology

The integrated pattern of courses listed below is focused on the theoretical and applied aspects of health and nutrition. These courses can assist students in developing an understanding of the theories and concepts related to healthful living strategies and provide a foundation for entry into allied health careers. Students transferring to a four year university may choose courses that will provide a basic foundation for further university study in areas such as kinesiology, nutrition, nursing, and the health sciences. Potential career paths include the fields of food science, dietetics and nutrition, education, community health education, athletic training, physical therapy, and medical technicians. Students are advised to meet with a counselor to select courses that are most appropriate to their educational goal. 
 
Students must complete a total of 18 units.
Select 6 units from the following courses:6
General Biology (Lecture and Lab)
General Biology
Foundations of Biology: Evolution, Biodiversity, and Organismal Biology
Foundations of Biology: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, and Molecular Biology
Human Anatomy
Human Physiology
Fundamentals of Microbiology
Introductory Chemistry
Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry
Chemistry of Living Things (Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry)
General Chemistry
General Chemistry
Select 6 units from the following courses:6
Principles of Health
Body Conditioning/Wellness Lab
Introduction to Kinesiology
Physical Education in the Elementary School
Techniques in Athletic Training
Techniques and Analysis of Fitness and Weight Training
Nutrition Today
Human Performance and Sports Nutrition
Select 6 units from the following courses:6
Cultural Anthropology
Cultural Anthropology (Honors)
Biostatistics
Oral Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Introduction to Aging
Statistics
Basic Medical Terminology
Cultural Aspects of Foods and Nutrition
General Psychology
General Psychology (Honors)
Statistics for Behavioral Science
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Sociology (Honors)

 

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