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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/26/94 |
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HES126 1994
Fall – 2009 Spring |
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2 Credit(s) |
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Women's Health Issues |
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Develops awareness of health issues related to women. Examines diseases common to women. Explores predisposing and precipitating factors affecting health and reviews current treatment of disease. Focuses on the development of behaviors that promote a healthy and productive life. Prerequisites: None. |
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies: |
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HES126 1994 Fall – 2009 Spring |
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Identify and describe the basic anatomy and physiology of the major female systems. (I) |
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Identify and describe the major differences between male and female systems. (II) |
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Identify significant risk factors associated with female systems and analyze and explain their relationship to women's health issues. (III) |
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Identify major components of wellness management and describe their importance for the promotion and maintenance of good health in women. (IV) |
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Identify and describe major stages in women's lives and explain health issues related to each stage. (V) |
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MCCCD Official Course Outline: |
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HES126 1994 Fall – 2009 Spring |
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I. Basic Anatomy and Physiology of Female Systems A. Cardiovascular B. Digestive C. Endocrine D. Muscular E. Skeletal F. Respiratory G. Reproductive II. Basic Differences Between Male and Female Systems A. Cardiovascular B. Digestive C. Endocrine D. Muscular E. Skeletal F. Respiratory G. Reproductive III. Risk Factors Related to Female Systems A. Cancer B. Eating Disorders C. Heart Disease D. Osteoporosis E. Sexually Transmitted Diseases F. Other IV. Wellness Management for Women A. Fitness 1. Nutrition 2. Exercise B. Stress Management 1. Relaxation Techniques 2. Coping Skills C. Medical Care 1. Prevention 2. Treatment V. Stages of Life and Health Issues A. Puberty B. Sexual Activity C. Reproduction D. Menopause E. Aging |