EXSC 480
Obesity and Weight Management
Exercise Sciences
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Review of the scientific literature surrounding obesity and weight management, primarily the causes and consequences of this growing epidemic.
When Taught
Fall, Winter, Spring
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Assessment Methods
Learning Outcome
Compare and contrast the various methods of assessing overweight/obesity, including the key contributors to energy balance: body composition, diet, and physical activity.
Title
Treatment Strategies
Learning Outcome
Discuss the relative efficacy of leading strategies for treating overweight/obesity including: diet, physical activity, behavioral, pharmacological, and surgical interventions.
Title
Eating Disorders
Learning Outcome
Recognize characteristics of common eating disorders and describe current treatment strategies for these disorders.
Title
Weight Management Experience
Learning Outcome
Create and implement an appropriate personal program, supported by evidence from peer-reviewed literature, that can effectively change your weight or otherwise improve your health.
Title
Impact of Obesity
Learning Outcome
Describe the historical framework, prevalence, etiology, costs, and social/economic/health consequences of overweight/obesity in adults and children.
