The Health Sciences and Nutrition program is dedicated to the idea that our population is living in a world of dramatic environmental, medical and nutritional change. Primary to our course offerings are classes that address the fundamental challenge of balancing personal health with the challenge of careers, social tensions and stress in general. In addition to Health, the college offers a variety of courses focused on nutrition. The importance of diet and exercise is heavily reinforced , as are the topics of personal choice, moderate consumption and a common sense regimen of personal health and well being. All the College's faculty are either trained in personal fitness, are registered dieticians or have years of experience in personal health care or first aid.
Coming soon to the department's curriculum will be classes focusing on the health needs of special populations, weight management and stress reduction. Irvine Valley College is especially proud of its service to students as well as the entire Irvine Community. The College has built extensive partnerships with The Irvine Medical Center, U.C. Irvine, as well as organizations specializing in personal fitness and strength conditioning. IVC offers one of the few Vocational Certificate Programs in Fitness. Please visit our site under the Fitness Center and the Fitness Specialist Program. In addition to learning the fundamentals of human health, we are prepared to custom tailor a fitness program that specifically meets your needs.