EF205 -Scientific Foundations of Exercise and Fitness Dr. Hector R. Morales-Negron

Today’s Outline Introductions Review Course Policies and Procedures (Syllabus) Course Topics Overview

Where in the World are you? What program? Alcohol is the drug of choice in the US Alcohol use among college students is widespread, including frequent occasions of binge drinking College men report higher rates of daily drinking and binge drinking than college women Binge drinkers were at increased risk of alcohol related problems compared to non-binge drinkers Non-binge drinkers suffered secondary problems (made fun of by drunk, take care of a drunk, etc) Fraternities and sororities have high reports of binge drinking Participation in athletics does not reduce likelihood of heavy drinking Athletes may engage in high risk behaviors with greater frequency than nonathletes Male athletes more prone to risk taking than females Athletes in contact sports more prone to risk taking that non-contact sports Athletes with one high risk behavior tend to have multiple high risk behaviors Alcohol consumption is a risk factor for a variety of threats to health and safety Consuming alcohol have increased probability of subsequent violent behavior (especially for young males) Greatest risk: young adults (20-29) and males (vs females)

Course Materials Software: Microsoft Word is required for all Kaplan Courses Text: Fitness Professional’s Handbook, 5th ed (2007) Authors: Edward Howley and B. Don Franks Text: Fit To Be Well (2006) separate lab manual included Authors :Alton Thygerson and Karl Larson Alcohol abuse & alcohol dependency- commonly referred to as alcoholism (diagnostic names in the DSM) Characterized by significant impairments or distress directly related to alcohol use Alcohol dependence is associated with more significant impairment than alcohol abuse (may involve physiological dependence on alcohol) Problem drinking/problem drinker- behavioral psyc terms Refer to any drinking pattern that results in problems for the drinker regardless of if DSM criteria are met Alcohol use or social drinking- alcohol consumption that is not associated with recurring physical psychological, or social problems

Course Communications General Questions Area AIM: Armyjudo6 Office Hours Sundays from 8:00-10:00am ET EMAIL: HMoralesNegron@kaplan.edu

Rubrics Read the syllabus and understand the feedback Guidelines for my feedback to you on Weekly DB Work Good, Great, Excellent, Superb, Outstanding Interaction with peers is critical engage 2 minimum… Keep the course room alive 

Two Major Projects Personal Program (Unit 8)– Create a CRF program for yourself based on the assessments you completed throughout the course. Visit and Evaluate a fitness center (Unit 9) From the perspective of a fitness and wellness professional (focus in one area)

Early Postings are Critical -DB Postings First NLT Friday - Option 2 Seminars NLT Saturday - Reply to questions NLT Tuesday Put client at ease- use of first names at introductions can be disarming and may ease some of the athletes anxieties Letting athlete choose seat lets them have control over his psychological comfort zone Can put more at ease with tone of voice, attire, personal physical comfort, and positive welcome Acknowledge the importance of clients feelings and reinforce the expression of them Try to help the client realize his personal behavior is responsible for the consequences he experiences- he is in control of his own fate not others With defensive or angry athletes, model nonconfrontational responses to provocation Seek more information instead of reacting emotionally to the angry athlete Reinforce importance of athletes feelings and opinions- let athlete know he is vital to improving the situation Help athlete realize that there is an alliance being built in confidentiality- reinforce the trust Empathize with client to help reinforce the bond Let client know he is involved in working out the problems- you are a team Keep the client talking without commanding or leading Provide positive reinforcement- try to convey interest and concern even with body language Problems can be more easily solved and treatment is more effective if the client figures out how to solve the problems on his own (that is- the consultant leads the client in the right direction but lets him make the final discovery on his own- it will stick more) Continue to reflect and reinforce increasing particpation Find a motivational tool for change- in this case is was his football participation and football career and identity Impulsive persons need to find motivational incentives that are closer to home and more hastily aquired Timing of interventions is learned and critical to success Do not rush the client into stages of change that they are not yet ready for… this can make them disappointed, frustrated, defensive, etc When necessary, and if the athlete agrees, involve other people in your sessions, such as parents and significant others. Discuss possibility of enrollment into alcohol treatment program if necessary Making the appointment for him will increase likelihood that he will attend Successful referral is supported by understanding the dynamics of motivation for change Let client assist in the decision to go to alcohol treatment, decide the intensity and such to fit the schedule

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Seminar Participation Interesting Concepts and Discussion Try your best to make it We will learn more from each other during these discussions We will review material for the week

Syllabus Questions Do you have any?

Keys to Success Post early-reply to at least 2 other students READ MY POSTS (I can tell if you have not) Read the feedback from grade book. Email me if you have issues Don’t turn in a 1 page major project Follow APA format

Course Objectives Describe the components of physical fitness and performance. Define the process for evaluating health status. Discuss energy metabolism and activity related changes Correlate cardio-respiratory fitness guidelines with exercise and fitness requirements Evaluate current strategies used in aerobic and anaerobic training.

Course Topics Unit 1: Introduction: Welcome to the Scientific Foundations of Exercise and Fitness Unit 2: Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics Unit 3: Exercise Physiology and Energy Costs of Physical Activity Unit 4: Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Unit 5: Health Appraisal Unit 6: Body Composition, Weight and Nutrition Unit 7: Cardiorespiratory Fitness Unit 8: Flexibility, Muscular Strength and Endurance Unit 9: Exercise Programming for Health and Fitness Unit 10: Conclusion: Applying the scientific Foundations of Exercise and Fitness programming personally and professionally

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Conclusion Read the Syllabus Communicate Questions Complete the Readings Contribute to the discussion Quizzes! Learn from each other, I will  Use what you learn Alcohol is a drug of choice in the US, especially among college students. Those at the greatest risk for risk taking and violence as a result of alcohol use are young men. Athletes also at risk for problems with alcohol. Athletes may be even more prone to engage in high risk behaviors than nonathletes. The main applied technique presented in this chapter to help an athlete change his drinking behaviors was the motivational interviewing technique. This technique involves expressing empathy, helping the client to realize that there is a discrepancy between present behavior and their goals, avoid argumentation, roll with resistance by offering new info and perspectives, and support self efficacy by reinforcing the clients responsbilbity for change and suggesting alternatives from which the client can choose a path. This technique was analyzed in further detail by presenting a case study in which a sport psychologist worked with a football player named Josh who was having problems as a result of his violence while under the influence of alcohol. Using the motivational intervewing technique, he was able to help josh realize he had a problem, how his drinking affected others and could keep him from achieving his athletic goals, and start to develop a treatment plan in which Josh assumed control over his behavior changes. The chapter closes with questions that professionals should ask themselves when working with a client with an alcohol problem. Such as how his drinking affects the health and safety of himself and others, what stage of change the client is in, and how alcohol treatment might work for that client.