Holistic Health, Certificate of Achievement
Holistic Health, Certificate of Achievement
The Holistic Health Certificate of Achievement presents holistic health principles and the application of these principles in daily life to help develop human potential as part of the lifelong learning process. Students will explore principles of major philosophies and spiritual traditions, as well as investigate various holistic and alternative healing modalities. Topics will include: lifestyle choices, disease prevention, meditation, stress reduction, healing through touch, finding meaning and purpose in life, human values, mindfulness, death and grieving, forgiveness, healing principles from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and ayurvedic medicine, herbs, aromatherapy, supplements, and mind/body movement modalities.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses (9 units) | ||
| HED V70 | Spiritual Health | 3 |
| HED V71 | Survey of Alternative and Integrative Medicine | 3 |
| HED V73 | Introduction to Holistic Health and Healing | 3 |
| Required Additional Courses (10 units) | ||
Culture, Philosophy, and Religion: Select two (2) of the following courses | ||
| ANTH V07 | The Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion | 3 |
| PHIL V03A | Survey of World Religions: East | 3 |
| PHIL V03B | Survey of World Religions: West | 3 |
| PHIL V09 | Zen Buddhism | 3 |
Health and Human Development: Select one (1) of the following courses | ||
| HED V03 | Fundamentals of Nutrition and Fitness | 3 |
| HED V76 | Managing Stress | 3 |
| HED V87 | Nutrition | 3 |
| PSY V02 | Personal Growth and Social Awareness | 3 |
Mind-Body Activity: Select one (1) of the following courses | ||
| KIN V50A | Aikido I | 1 |
| KIN V50B | Aikido II | 1 |
| KIN V70A | Yoga I | 1 |
| KIN V70B | Yoga II | 1 |
| KIN V74A | Core Balance and Fitness | 1 |
| KIN V74B | Advanced Core Balance and Fitness | 1 |
| KIN V76A | Tai Chi I | 1 |
| KIN V76B | Tai Chi II | 1 |
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| Total Required Major Units | 19 | |
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
| HED V71 | Survey of Alternative and Integrative Medicine | 3 |
| HED V73 | Introduction to Holistic Health and Healing | 3 |
| Course selected from Culture, Philosophy, and Religion | 3 | |
| Units/Hours | 9 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| HED V70 | Spiritual Health | 3 |
| Course selected from Culture, Philosophy, and Religion | 3 | |
| Course selected from Health and Human Development | 3 | |
| Course selected from Mind-Body Activity | 1 | |
| Units/Hours | 10 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 19 | |