Exercise and Weight Control ((3 Units))

Catalog description

Prerequisite: EXER 302 . This course will provide an overview of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, disease implications, underlying etiologic factors and preventive and therapeutic interventions for obesity. The course will introduce different theories and treatments of obesity, assessment of obesity, dietary habits, and physical activity interventions. Students will examine the importance of healthy weight management through physical activity and diet across the lifespan. An overview of eating disorders and nutritional ergogenic aids will be presented. Course will also include an overview of the role of the exercise physiologist in diagnosis and treatment of weight management. (Formerly 5550:330)