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 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 | ||
| 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 Trail Running | ||
| Intermediate Trail Running | ||
| Advanced Trail Running | ||
| Beginning Trail Hiking | ||
| Intermediate Trail Hiking | ||
| Advanced Trail Hiking | ||
| Total Body Conditioning | ||
| Beginning Resistance Training | ||
| Intermediate Resistance Training | ||
| Advanced Resistance Training | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 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-Development | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Environmental Resources | ||
| Principles of Money Management for Success | ||
| Teaching in a Diverse Society | ||
| Child Growth and Development | ||
| Environmental Chemistry | ||
| Global Communication | ||
| Career Decision Making | ||
| College and Career Success | ||
| Study Skills and Time Management | ||
| Death and Dying in Literature | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Competence | ||
| Life Management | ||
| Human Development | ||
| Introduction to Human Aging | ||
| Foundations of Information and AI Literacy | ||
| Responsible AI for Student Researchers | ||
| Psychology of Health | ||
| Human Sexuality | ||
| Physiological Psychology | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Interpersonal Skills | ||
| Learning | ||
| Marriage, Family, and Alternative Lifestyles | ||