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Aug 06, 2026
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EXER 201 - Weight Management
PREREQUISITES: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 093 - Introduction to College Writing and ENGL 083 - Reading Strategies for College or ENGL 095 - Integrated Reading and Writing , or ENGL 075 - Co-Requisite Integrated Reading
PROGRAM: Kinesiology and Exercise Science
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 3
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS MIN: 80
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2023
This is an introductory weight management course designed to help students understand the physical, psychological, social and global impact of obesity. Students will learn the importance of physical activity and lifestyle changes for the prevention of weight gain, apply coaching strategies, and practice and lead exercise modifications for the overweight client and at risk youth populations.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Discuss the factors that influence body weight
- Discuss the relationship between overweight, obesity, and disease risk
- Differentiate between and discuss the risks and benefits of the various diet fads and nutritional supplements.
- Evaluate behavior modification techniques
- Investigate physical challenges faced by overweight clients.
- Examine strategies for the prevention of eating disorders.
- Explore factors that contribute to excess weight gain including behavior, genetics, medications, and environment
- Investigate the social factors in weight management.
- Develop techniques to deal with psychological obstacles to weight loss
- Discuss the impact of physical activity and lifestyle changes for the prevention of weight gain and obesity
- Create and instruct modified exercise strategies for the overweight and obese client.
- Lead fun physical activities for a variety of age groups to help them become more active, gain confidence, and develop a positive body image and self-esteem
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Behavior Modification
- Goal Setting
- Diet Fads
- Weight Loss and Weight Gain
- Female Athlete Triad
- Childhood obesity
- Fit versus Fat
- Eating Disorders
- Obesity Crisis
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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