Contact Information
- Division
- Kinesiology and Athletics
- Dean
- Rachel Johnson
- Associate Dean
- Darci Brownell
- Division Office
- Ft, Rocklin Campus
Overview
Health Education is designed to provide students with essential information for the evaluation and maintenance of individual health, stressing the mental, social and physical well-being of the individual.
Faculty
Scott R. Decker
Professor, Athletics/Health Education/Kinesiology/Recreation Management
B.A., University of California, Davis
M.A., United States Sports Academy
Daniel Diaz Romero
Professor, Athletics/Health Education/Kinesiology/Recreation Management/Assistant Football Coach
B.S., University of California, Davis
M.A., Western Governor’s University
M.S., University of Central Missouri
Heather Eubanks
Professor, Athletics/Health Education/Kinesiology/Recreation Management
B.A., California Lutheran University
M.A., Azusa Pacific University
John C. Fusano
Professor, Athletics/Health Education/Kinesiology/Recreation Management
B.A., California State University, Sacramento
M.A., Saint Mary's College of California
Jason S. Gantt
Professor, Athletics/Health Education/Kinesiology/Recreation Management
B.S., California State University, Sacramento
M.S., California State University, Sacramento
Alanna Jackson
Assistant Professor, Athletics/Health Education/Kinesiology/Recreation Management
B.A., University of Nevada, Reno
M.S., California State University, Sacramento
Brandie Murrish
Professor, Athletics/Health Education/Kinesiology/Recreation Management
B.S., California Lutheran University
M.S., California State University, Northridge
M.Ed., Grand Canyon University
Vera Nelson
Professor, Athletics/Health Education/Kinesiology/Recreation Management
B.A., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
M.S., California State University, Sacramento
Ben S. Noonan
Professor, Athletics/Health Education/Kinesiology/Recreation Management
A.A. Santa Rosa Junior College
B.A., Bemidji State University
M.S., Texas A and M University-Kingsville
Robert B. Willson
Professor, Athletics/Health Education/Kinesiology/Recreation Management
A.A., Laney College
B.A., Sonoma State University
M.A., Saint Mary's College of California
Courses
Understanding course descriptions
HED 0001. Standard First Aid/Community CPR
Units: 3
Hours: 54 lecture
Theory and detailed demonstration of first aid care of the injured. Students learn to assess a victim's condition and incorporate proper treatment. Standard first aid, CPR, and AED certifications granted upon successful completion of requirements. Recognition and treatment for cardiac and respiratory emergencies, first aid for bleeding, shock, burns, poisoning, stroke, and various injuries. (C-ID KIN 101) (CSU, UC)
HED 0002. Health Education
Units: 3
Hours: 54 lecture
Studies aspects of mental, emotional, and physical health. Emphasis placed on knowledge for development of attitude, understanding, and practice of a preventive life style for healthy living and optimal wellness. Specific instructional areas include chronic diseases, physical activity, nutrition, weight management, birth control methods, human sexuality, alcohol, tobacco, and illicit chemical use, stress, and factors that contribute to wellness and longevity. Experience in personal health assessment and the changing of health behaviors is stressed. (CSU, UC)
HED 0010. Health and Aging
Units: 3
Hours: 54 lecture
Basic principles and concepts of the aging process; includes the physical, social, emotional, and mental components of health. Benefits of health promotion and preventive action for the aging are also explored. (CSU)
Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs)
- Demonstrate the basic skills of first aid and CPR.
- Distinguish principles of healthy weight management through exercise and nutrition.
- List and practice the six components of wellness and/or the five components of health-related fitness.
- Demonstrate knowledge of how the heart functions.
- Create a balance between physical fitness, social well-being, and academic success.
