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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 05-23-06 |
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FON105 2006 Summer I – 2009 Spring |
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3 Period(s) |
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Nutrition Principles for Personal Trainers |
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Basic principles of nutrition for the prospective fitness professional. Overview of health and wellness and its relationship to personal trainers. Emphasis on general principles of nutrition for health and fitness. Topics include: basic nutrition principles using the current food plans and dietary guidelines, label reading, estimating calorie and nutrient needs for health, fitness, sport, and weight management. Prerequisites: None. |
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies: |
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FON105 2006 Summer I –
2009 Spring |
Nutrition Principles
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Explain the health and wellness philosophy. (I) |
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Describe a client's health status based upon assessments in the following areas: cardiovascular risk, fitness, nutrition and lifestyle. (II) |
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Apply assessment results in relation to a client's lifestyle. (III) |
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Use current food guides and recommendations to select foods that maximize health and fitness. (IV) |
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Identify and describe risk factors associated with weight gain/obesity. (V) |
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Assess and interpret client readiness for weight loss/gain. (V) |
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Estimate energy requirements for weight loss/gain based on body size, composition, and exercise factors. (VI) |
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Describe myths associated with weight loss/gain. (VII) |
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Create a weight loss/gain program that includes guidelines for exercise, basic nutrition needs, and psychology of eating behaviors. (VIII) |
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Describe the benefits and limitations of sports nutrition in exercise performance. (IX) |
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Estimate nutrient needs for exercise and sport activities. (X) |
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Assess and interpret effectiveness of sports nutrition supplements. (XI) |
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Compare sports nutrition programs for elite athletes and fitness enthusiasts. (XII) |
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Locate and evaluate sources of nutrition information. (XIII) |
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MCCCD Official Course Outline: |
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FON105 2006 Summer I –
2009 Spring |
Nutrition Principles
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I. Health and Wellness Philosophy A. Definition of health B. Definition of wellness C. Application to personal trainer/client relationship II. Wellness Assessments A. Fitness level B. Nutrition profile C. Cardiovascular risk D. Lifestyle III. Assessment Results A. Interpretation B. Comparison to norms C. Motivation techniques IV. Nutrition Guidelines and Applications A. Current food group plans, guidelines, and dietary recommendations B. Label reading C. Fat and cholesterol D. Applications 1. General health 2. Exercise and sports 3. Vegetarian diets V. Weight Management A. Theories/causes of obesity B. Assessing client readiness C. Health risks associated with obesity VI. Energy Requirements A. Weight loss B. Weight gain C. Weight maintenance/health VII. Myths Associated with Weight Management A. Body fat and weight loss theories B. Realistic change rates in body composition C. Current research trends D. Weight loss/gain products VIII. Principles of Weight Management A. Nutrition B. Exercise C. Psychology of eating behaviors IX. Sports Nutrition A. Definition B. Benefits relating to exercise performance C. Limitations relating to exercise performance 1. Research methods 2. Nutrition quackery 3. Unique characteristics of athlete X. Nutrient Needs for Sports A. Energy 1. Determining calorie expenditure for sport 2. Storage and usage in body 3. Factors affecting energy requirements B. Protein C. Carbohydrates D. Fat E. Vitamins/minerals F. Fluids/sports drinks G. Pre-event Eating Guidelines XI. Sports Nutrition Supplements A. Effectiveness in sport/exercise performance B. Types C. Contraindications XII. Sports Nutrition Programs A. Elite athletes 1. Marathons, 10K races 2. Triathlons 3. Body building 4. Team sports B. Fitness enthusiasts C. Fitness instructors XIII. Sources of Nutrition Information A. Types of nutrition information B. Locating C. Guidelines for evaluation |