Description:
This course will discuss the unique physical and psychological barriers associated with severe obesity, while providing practical advice to help patients overcome these obstacles.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will understand the potential impact of body image and weight stigma on adoption of physical activity.
- Attendees will be able to identify different forms of movement that can be learned and practiced by patients at all fitness and skill levels.
- Participants will be able to identify and use effective approaches to promote physical activity among patients with varying levels of motivation.
| 1:30pm |
Introduction David Creel, CDE MD/PhD RD; Dale Bond, PhD |
| 1:35pm |
Weight Bias, Body Image, and Physical Activity Valentina Ivezaj, PhD |
| 1:49pm |
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Physical Activity Jason Lillis, PhD |
| 2:03pm |
Resistance? No Sweat! Motivating Movement and beginner strengthening exercises Matthew Stults-Kolehmainen, PhD FACSM ACSM EP-C |
| 2:21pm |
Tai Chi and Other Alternative Forms of Movement Yin Wu, PhD |
| 2:35pm |
Q/A & Panel Discussion and patient perspectives Jamie Sarver, LPN |
| 3:00pm | Adjourn |