Health, Physical Education & Recreation Dept.

HEALTH COURSES

HE 120 Weight Control credit 2 hrs.

This course is designed to provide students with essential information about planning and implementing a personal weight control program. May be taken to me PE activity requirement.

HE 220 Stress Management credit 2 hrs.

This course is designed to help students develop methods and strategies to manage stress encountered in daily living. May be taken to meet PE activity requirement.

HE 230 Health Education credit 3 hrs.

This course is designed as a general education course in health. It includes high interest reading based on scientifically sound information appropriate for health. It endeavors to develop healtheducated individuals who are able to direct their own lives, maintain a positive attitude, and aid in offering solutions to community health problems. An honors section is offered.

HE 330 First Aid and CPR credit 3 hrs.

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life and minimize pain and the consequences of injury or sudden illness until medical help arrives. The course content and activities will prepare participants to recognize emergencies and make appropriate decisions for first aid care. The course teaches the first aid skills the student will need in order to act as the first link in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system. This course all emphasizes prevention of injuries and illness, with a focus on personal safety and health. Using a healthy lifestyle-awareness inventory, participants will assess their environment and personal habits to reduce their risk of injury and illness.

Source: Benedict College Catalogue 2007-2009.