WHES 2016 - Exercise, Nutrition & Weight Management

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Describe the Wellness Philosophy.
2. Define and distinguish among its dimensions.
3. Describe the relationship between the dimensions of wellness.
4. List and define the stages of change.
5. Define self-efficacy and its relationship to barriers to change.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to summarize fitness and physical activity and its role in weight management.

Objectives:

1. Define physical fitness and physical activity and describe the differences between them.
2. Describe the F.I.T.T. principle and its components.
3. List and define the health-related components of fitness and their relationship to weight management.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to summarize nutrition and its relationship to weight management.

Objectives:

1. List the macro and micro nutrients and their role in the body.
2. Describe serving sizes for various food types.
3. Describe the difference between whole and processed foods and its importance.
4. List and describe the hormones related to hunger and satiety.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain current theories of weight management.

Objectives:

1. Define metabolism and factors that affect it.
2. Define and describe DEE.
3. Describe the energy balance and the factors that affect it.
4. Describe the role of stress and emotional factors in weight management.
5. Describe the role of culture in the United States and other countries and its impact on weight management.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create a program using weight management principles.

Objectives:

1. Evaluate current activity, dietary, and weight management behaviors.
2. Create a program to attain a healthy body composition and weight management.

1. Wellness, Health, and Disease
2. Introduction to Physical Activity and Exercise
3. Cardiovascular Training
4. Muscular Strength and Endurance Training
5. Exam
6. Introduction to Nutrition
7. Macronutrients
8. Micronutrients
9. Supplements
10. Exam
11. Appetite and Satiety
12. Culture, Body Image, and Disordered Eating
13. Emotional Eating
14. Current Theories of Weight Management
15. Current Theories of Weight Management/ Project
16. Exam