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

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

3. 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)

4. 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

5. Course Communications
General Questions Area
AIM: Armyjudo6
Office Hours Sundays from 8:00-10:00am ET

6. 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 

7. 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)

8. 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

9. Assignments: Better Late than Never

10. 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

11. Syllabus Questions Do you have any?

12. 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.
me if you have issues
Don’t turn in a 1 page major project
Follow APA format

13. 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.

14. 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

15. A couple of things to think about

16. 67 Years Old

17. 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.