General Studies Pattern I - Holistic Health Studies Emphasis, Associate in Arts
General Studies Pattern I - Holistic Health Studies Emphasis, Associate in Arts
The courses that fulfill the Holistic Health Studies area of emphasis will examine the study of the principles underlying the mind, body, spirit connection, and their relevance for guiding human beings through the major foundational experiences of life. This emphasis is visionary in nature, reflecting changes already occurring in society in general and in the local community specifically. The program curriculum is as follows:
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| HED V71 | Survey of Alternative and Integrative Medicine | 3 |
| HED V73 | Introduction to Holistic Health and Healing | 3 |
| Required Additional Courses | ||
| Select one course from each of the following areas: | 14 | |
Spiritual Courses: | ||
| Spiritual Health | ||
or PHIL V09 | Zen Buddhism | |
Culture, Philosophy and Religion Courses: | ||
| The Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion | ||
| Survey of World Religions: East | ||
| Survey of World Religions: West | ||
| Social Problems | ||
Health and Human Development Courses: | ||
| Health and Wellness | ||
| Health and Wellness: Designed for Women | ||
| Fundamentals of Nutrition and Fitness | ||
HED V30 | ||
| Managing Stress | ||
| Personal Growth and Social Awareness | ||
Mind, Body and Spirit Courses: | ||
| Aikido I | ||
| Aikido II | ||
| Yoga I | ||
| Yoga II | ||
| Stress Reduction Activities | ||
| Core Balance and Fitness | ||
| Advanced Core Balance and Fitness | ||
| Tai Chi I | ||
| Tai Chi II | ||
Aerobic and Resistance Training Courses: | ||
| Aerobic and Strength Training | ||
| Bicycle Conditioning: Spinning | ||
| Step Aerobics | ||
| Aerobic Kickboxing | ||
| Cardiovascular Fitness: Machine Training | ||
| Indoor Cross Fitness Training | ||
| Walking to Restore Fitness | ||
| Fitness Walking/Jogging | ||
| Running for Fitness | ||
| Advanced Running/Interval Training | ||
| Weight Training and Conditioning: Free Weights | ||
| Conditioning: Designed for Women | ||
KIN V34 | ||
Science and the Environment Courses: | ||
| Principles of Biology | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Issues | ||
| Human Biology | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Issues | ||
| Elements of Physical Geography | ||
| Introduction to Human Geography | ||
| Geography of California | ||