PEH-102 - Health

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

A survey of individual problems and community health problems. Aspects of mental illnesses; communicable, infectious, congenital, degenerative and vitamin deficiency diseases; hormone imbalance and harmful effects of narcotic drugs and alcohol are stressed. Measures involving the preventing, controlling and promoting of better mental health and physical health in general are emphasized. Designed to stimulate the formation of desirable attitudes toward the health of the individual and the community.

PEH-142 - First Aid

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

A study in theory and practice to develop an understanding of the principles and procedures of emergency care in the case of accidents, sudden illness, or disaster; and to develop basic skills of handling these cases until the services of a physician are available. The three-credit component of First Aid will involve creation of a functional first aid kit. (ICCOC)

PEH-161 - Introduction to Physical Education

Lecture: 2

Credit: 2

Orientation and exploration in the physical education field, career opportunities, responsibilities to the profession, ethical sports practices, historical background and social forces that act upon organized as well as informal sports.