General Studies AA - Wellness and Self-Development
To meet the General Studies degree requirements, a student must complete the following:
- AA/AS General Education Requirements (see Degree Requirements section of the catalog).
- Choose a minimum of 18 units. Minimum 3 units from Wellness and 3 units from Self Development. A maximum of 3 units of credit allowed for ES/DANC activity courses.
The remaining units can be taken from either category.
This emphasis is designed to equip students with information and tools for lifelong wellness and self-development as integrated beings. Students will be acquainted with the vast landscape of wellness and self-development, taking into account the psychological, biological, developmental, physical factors, and they will be able to make effective decisions about optimizing their own wellness, lifestyle, and performance.
Program Learning Outcomes
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Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of nutrition, optimal health/lifestyles and fitness in daily life through informed decision-making.
- Describe basic principles of nutrition, personal and/or public health.
- Demonstrate sound decision making with respect to personal health and wellness.
Note: All courses must be completed with a letter grade of “C” or higher or “Pass.”
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Wellness | ||
| Introduction to Human Biology | ||
| Communication Studies: Health and Wellness | ||
| Introduction to Kinesiology | ||
| Care and Prevention of Athletic and Recreational Injuries | ||
| Keys to Successful Weight Control | ||
| Health Education for Teachers | ||
| Personal Health and Lifestyles | ||
| Introduction to Public Health | ||
| Introduction to Nutrition | ||
| Nutrition for Fitness and Sports | ||
| Cultural Aspects of Food and Nutrition | ||
| The Scientific Principles of Food Preparation | ||
| Science of Nutrition | ||
| Activity | ||
| Introduction to Dance | ||
| Studio Workshop in Tap Dance I | ||
| Studio Workshop in Tap Dance II | ||
| Studio Workshop in Modern Dance I | ||
| Studio Workshop in Modern Dance II | ||
| Studio Workshop in Jazz Dance I | ||
| Studio Workshop in Jazz Dance II | ||
| Modern I | ||
| Modern II | ||
| Modern III | ||
| Modern IV | ||
| Tap I | ||
| Tap II | ||
| Tap III | ||
| Tap IV | ||
| Social and Ballroom Dance I | ||
| Social and Ballroom Dance II | ||
| Latin American Dance I | ||
| Latin American Dance II | ||
| Jazz I | ||
| Jazz II | ||
| Jazz III | ||
| Jazz IV | ||
| Ballet I | ||
| Ballet II | ||
| Ballet III | ||
| Ballet IV | ||
| Hip Hop I | ||
| Hip Hop II | ||
| Hip Hop III | ||
| Hip Hop IV | ||
| Studio Workshop in Pointe I | ||
| Studio Workshop in Pointe II | ||
| Studio Workshop in Pointe III | ||
| Pilates I | ||
| Pilates II | ||
| Pilates III | ||
| Pilates IV | ||
| Activity | ||
| Adapted Physical Exercise | ||
| Advanced Adapted Physical Exercise | ||
| Adaptive Aerobic Fitness | ||
| Beginning Fitness for the Newcomer | ||
| Intermediate Fitness for the Newcomer | ||
| Advanced Fitness for the Newcomer | ||
| Beginning Cardio Fitness and Resistance Training | ||
| Intermediate Cardio Fitness and Resistance Training | ||
| Advanced Cardio Fitness and Resistance Training | ||
| Beginning Fitness Circuit | ||
| Intermediate Fitness Circuit | ||
| Advanced Fitness Circuit | ||
| Beginning Aerobic Walking for Fitness and Wellness | ||
| Intermediate Aerobic Walking for Fitness and Wellness | ||
| Advanced Aerobic Walking for Fitness and Wellness | ||
| Beginning Indoor Cycling | ||
| Intermediate Indoor Cycling | ||
| Advanced Indoor Cycling | ||
| Beginning Aerobic Dance Exercise | ||
| Intermediate Aerobic Dance Exercise | ||
| Advanced Aerobic Dance Exercise | ||
| Beginning Trail Running | ||
| Intermediate Trail Running | ||
| Advanced Trail Running | ||
| Beginning Trail Hiking | ||
| Intermediate Trail Hiking | ||
| Advanced Trail Hiking | ||
| Beginning Fitness for Chronic Disease And Injury Prevention | ||
| Intermediate Fitness for Chronic Disease And Injury Prevention | ||
| Advanced Fitness for Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention | ||
| Total Body Conditioning | ||
| Beginning Resistance Training | ||
| Intermediate Resistance Training | ||
| Advanced Resistance Training | ||
| Beginning Fitness Boot Camp | ||
| Intermediate Fitness Boot Camp | ||
| Advanced Fitness Boot Camp | ||
| Stress Reduction Through Movement and Mindfulness | ||
| Beginning T'ai Chi Ch'uan | ||
| Intermediate T'ai Chi Ch'uan | ||
| Advanced T'ai Chi Ch'uan | ||
| Beginning Yoga | ||
| Intermediate Yoga | ||
| Advanced Yoga | ||
| Adapted Yoga | ||
| Adaptive Aquatic Sports Education | ||
| Adapted Swimming Limited | ||
| Beginning Springboard Diving | ||
| Intermediate Springboard Diving | ||
| Advanced Springboard Diving | ||
| Swimming for Nonswimmers | ||
| Beginning Aquatic Fitness | ||
| Intermediate Aquatic Fitness | ||
| Advanced Aquatic Fitness | ||
| Adapted Water Aerobics | ||
| Beginning Swimming | ||
| Intermediate Swimming | ||
| Advanced Swimming | ||
| Beginning Lap Swimming for Health and Fitness | ||
| Intermediate Lap Swimming for Health and Fitness | ||
| Advanced Lap Swimming for Health and Fitness | ||
| Beginning Badminton | ||
| Intermediate Badminton | ||
| Advanced Badminton | ||
| Beginning Pickleball | ||
| Intermediate Pickleball | ||
| Advanced Pickleball | ||
| Beginning Tennis | ||
| Intermediate Tennis | ||
| Advanced Tennis | ||
| Beginning Golf | ||
| Intermediate Golf | ||
| Advanced Golf | ||
| Beginning Gymnastics | ||
| Intermediate Gymnastics | ||
| Advanced Gymnastics | ||
| Beginning Basketball | ||
| Intermediate Basketball | ||
| Advanced Basketball | ||
| Beginning Soccer | ||
| Intermediate Soccer | ||
| Advanced Soccer | ||
| Beginning Softball | ||
| Intermediate Softball | ||
| Advanced Softball | ||
| Beginning Baseball | ||
| Intermediate Baseball | ||
| Advanced Baseball | ||
| Beginning Volleyball | ||
| Intermediate Volleyball | ||
| Advanced Volleyball | ||
| Beginning Beach Volleyball | ||
| Intermediate Beach Volleyball | ||
| Advanced Beach Volleyball | ||
| Self-Defense for Women | ||
| Beginning Fencing | ||
| Intermediate Fencing | ||
| Advanced Fencing | ||
| Self-Development | ||
| BIO-112 | Contemporary Issues in Environmental Resources | 3 |
| BUS-195 | Principles of Money Management for Success | 3 |
| CD-125 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| CD-153 | Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| CHEM-110 | Environmental Chemistry | 3 |
| COMM-128 | Global Communication | 3 |
| COUN-104 | Introduction to College Success Strategies | 1 |
| COUN-110 | Career Decision Making | 1 |
| COUN-120 | College and Career Success | 3 |
| COUN-130 | Study Skills and Time Management | 1 |
| ENGL-219 | Death and Dying in Literature | 3 |
| ETHN-115 | Introduction to Cultural Competence | 3 |
| FS-110 | Life Management | 3 |
| FS-120 | Human Development | 3 |
| FS-129 | Introduction to Human Aging | 3 |
| LIR-110 | Research Methods in an Online World | 1 |
| PSY-132 | Psychology of Health | 3 |
| PSY-134 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| PSY-140 | Physiological Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-150 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSY-180 | Psychology of Interpersonal Skills | 3 |
| PSY-220 | Learning | 3 |
| SOC-125 | Marriage, Family, and Alternate Lifestyles | 3 |