Online courseSELF-PACED / ONLINE
Integrating Aquatic Therapy Ideas into Medical Fitness Programs
Presented by ACSM in partnership with Medical Fitness Association (MFA).
$30
Member $18
Summit session · 1 CEC
2023 Summit - Stop the Stigma!
This session will focus on the epidemic of weight stigma and the importance of using weight-inclusive practices to treat clients living with obesity. As obesity rates rise, it has become evident that traditional, weight-centric models are proving ineffective and that a shift to more…
About this course
In addition to understanding weight-inclusive practices, participants will learn about anti-fat attitudes and recognize the implications that weight stigma has on the overall health of individuals struggling with their weight.
What you will learn
- Explain the terms “weight bias,” “weight stigma” and “weight inclusiveness."
- Describe the implications of weight stigma on the mental and physical health of individuals struggling with weight.
- Discuss the challenges of shifting from a weight centric model to a person-centered model.
- Decipher what research says about the weight-loss interventions and health.
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