Health and Human Development

Social Sciences and History

College Credits: 3

This course provides a comprehensive overview of core concepts in health and human development. Emphasis is placed on health, wellness, and the mind/body connection; human development and relationships; substance use and abuse; fitness and nutrition; disease and disease prevention; safety, consumer awareness, and environmental concerns. Basic understanding of anabolic steroids, over the counter medications, dependency/addiction and societal effects are examined.