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65 = PostsecondaRy cRedit OL = ontaRioleaRn = online couRse GeorgianCollege.ca/con-ed postsecondary credit courses OL Nutrition This subject introduces students to the science of nutrition and outlines the functions of the human body. The effectiveness of various diets and usefulness of food additives are explored. Students will gain insight into the ways that food plays a variety of roles in maintaining health and reducing the risk of illness. Students will also learn the fundamentals needed to evaluate claims made by food faddists and food vendors. GNED 1052 | 42 hrs $397.50 date loc JAN. 13 – APR. 21 ONLINE FEB. 2 – MAY 11 ONLINE MAY 12 – AUG. 18 ONLINE JUNE 1 – SEPT. 8 ONLINE Nutrition Across the Lifespan This course introduces the importance of nutrition throughout the lifespan. It outlines the functions of various nutrients on different aspects of the body and helps the student to understand the relationship between diet and health. Students explore methods of food growth and preparation as well as issues related to food. Students learn skills to make healthy food choices in different settings from eating at restaurants to buying food at the grocery store. GNED 1054 | 42 hrs $325.50 loc date day time JAN. 5 – APR. 17 ONLINE SG JAN. 5 – APR. 17 TBD MAY 4 – AUG. 14 ONLINE Psychological Issues in Sport This course introduces students to the study of behaviour and mental processes in sport. Students examine the skills sport psychologists employ to help athletes achieve and maintain peak performance. These psychological skills are broadly transferable to both personal and professional life. GNED 2076 | 42 hrs $325.50 loc date day time JAN. 5 – APR. 17 ONLINE MAY 4 – AUG. 14 ONLINE OL Psychology Introduction In order to understand ourselves and interact appropriately with others, we must first understand the basis for behaviour. The study of psychology provides you with an understanding of why people think and act as they do. It examines the scientific process of research, the human brain and the nervous system, sensation and perception, states of consciousness, learning, memory, motivation and social psychology. pfpR 1015 | 42 hrs $397.50 date loc JAN. 13 – APR. 21 ONLINE FEB. 2 – MAY 11 ONLINE MAY 12 – AUG. 18 ONLINE JUNE 1 – SEPT. 8 ONLINE GENERAL EDuCATION COuRSES (CONT.) OL Soccer and Society Students examine how the game of soccer impacts socio- economic, religious, political, and cultural views in countries around the globe. Students discover and analyze cultural trends and human behaviours influenced by soccer ideology and its effects on "pop culture". This course promotes critical thinking and encourages students to view literature, music and the media in a new light. GNED 1061 | 42 hrs $397.50 date loc JAN. 13 – APR. 21 ONLINE MAY 12 – AUG. 18 ONLINE OL Sociology Introduction Sociology is the study of people and how they interact with each other and various social groups. This course deals with the study of people's lives, their relationship to society as a whole, and how people are affected by the society in which they live. The concepts, theories and methods of the discipline will be introduced and discussed with particular emphasis on the dynamics of Canadian society and Canadian social problems. pfpR 1016 | 42 hrs $397.50 date loc JAN. 13 – APR. 21 ONLINE FEB. 2 – MAY 11 ONLINE MAY 12 – AUG. 18 ONLINE JUNE 1 – SEPT. 8 ONLINE Spanish Language and Culture This course is intended for students without prior knowledge of Spanish. It is designed to enable students to communicate in situations they are likely to encounter when traveling in Spanish- speaking regions or when meeting Spanish speakers. It also focuses on elements of culture that a first-time visitor to a Spanish- speaking region would need to know. GNED 1026 | 42 hrs $325.50 loc date day time BA JAN. 7 – APR. 15 WED 6 – 9 P.M. BA MAY 6 – AUG. 12 WED 5 – 8 P.M. Tai Chi Chuan The history, philosophy and principles of Tai Chi Chuan are explored. Ten Yang style forms, their self-defence applications, meditation and Chi Kung are introduced. Students learn about the spiritual and medical benefits of integrating Tai Chi Chuan into everyday life. GNED 1008 | 42 hrs $325.50 loc date day time MU CALL CAMPUS 705.646.7629 FOR DETAILS OL What in the World is Going On Every day, the TV or newspaper's front page confronts us with people, places, and issues from around the world. Every story has a background: cultural, religious, political, or economic. Without this background, it is hard to make informed judgements. This subject focuses on the main international news stories. GNED 1053 | 42 hrs $397.50 date loc JAN. 13 – APR. 21 ONLINE MAY 12 – AUG. 18 ONLINE For more information about General Education Courses, please contact Christine Hess at 705.728.1968, ext. 1621 or christine.hess@georgiancollege.ca.