Liberal Arts with an Area of Emphasis in Applied Health, Nutrition, and Kinesiology
Contact Information
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Dean: Al Taccone |
Office: Building 4800, 760.795.6881 |
Full-Time Faculty
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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.
Program Student Learning Outcome Statement:
- Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to develop communication, critical thinking, and intellectual skills that effectively prepare him/her for lifelong learning and for advanced study in a wide range of majors at the university level.
| Students must complete a total of 18 units. | ||
| List A: Select a minimum of 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 | ||
or BIO 204H | Foundations of Biology: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, and Molecular Biology (Honors) | |
| Human Anatomy | ||
or BIO 210H | Human Anatomy (Honors) | |
| Human Physiology | ||
| Introduction to Microbiology | ||
| Introductory Chemistry | ||
or CHEM 100H | Introductory Chemistry (Honors) | |
| Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry | ||
| Chemistry of Living Things (Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry) | ||
| Preparatory Chemistry | ||
| General Chemistry | ||
or CHEM 110H | General Chemistry (Honors) | |
| General Chemistry | ||
or CHEM 111H | General Chemistry (Honors) | |
| List B: Select 6 units from the following courses: | 6 | |
| Principles of Health | ||
| 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 | ||
| List C: Select a minimum of 6 units from the following courses: | 6 | |
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
or ANTH 102H | Cultural Anthropology (Honors) | |
| Biostatistics | ||
| Business Statistics | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Introduction to Aging | ||
| Statistics | ||
| Basic Medical Terminology | ||
| Cultural Aspects of Foods and Nutrition | ||
| Nutrition and Aging | ||
| General Psychology | ||
or PSYC 101H | General Psychology (Honors) | |
| Statistics for Behavioral Science | ||
| Statistics for Behavioral Science (Honors) | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
or SOC 101H | Introduction to Sociology (Honors) | |
