EXERCISE AND OBESITY
| Title | ΑΣΚΗΣΗ ΚΑΙ ΠΑΧΥΣΑΡΚΙΑ / EXERCISE AND OBESITY |
| Code | ΕΠ0225/4 |
| Faculty | Physical Education and Sport Science |
| School | Physical Education and Sports Sciences (Thessaloniki) |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Fotios Mavrovouniotis |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Inactive |
| Course ID | 600001341 |
| Academic Year | 2020 – 2021 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 2 |
| Class ID | 600169319
|
Class Schedule
| Building | Επιστήμης Φυσικής Αγωγής και Αθλητισμού (Εγνατία & 3ης Σε |
| Floor | Ισόγειο |
| Hall | ΤΑΞΥΠ 2 (80) |
| Calendar | Δευτέρα 16:45 έως 18:15 |
Course Type 2016-2020
- Background
- General Knowledge
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600169319
- At the Website of the School:
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
With the successful completion of this course the students will gain information on all the latest data on obesity as well as its treatment through exercise and proper nutrition.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
Course Content (Syllabus)
Purpose: Update for all modern data relating to obesity, which is a major issue in global health. Design and implementation of programs of obesity treatment through proper physical activity and dietary education to children, adolescents and adults.
Teaching units:
1. Defining obesity - Epidemiological evidence
2. Reasons of obesity - Health Effects
3. Technical evaluation of obesity and body fat measurements
4. Benefits and health risks from weight loss
5. Strategy for coping obesity
6. Dietary factors and obesity
7. Dietary care and treatment of obesity
8. Aerobic training for obesity treatment
9. Resistance training for the treatment of obesity
10. Obesity and educational-psychological intervention
11. Medication and surgery
12. Treating of child and adolescent obesity
13 Summary
Keywords
Obesity, inactivity, diet
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Total |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1. Διατροφή για Υγεία, Άσκηση και Αθλητισμό, Χασαπίδου Μαρία, Άννα Τσιλιγκίρογλου – Φαχαντίδου. Εκδόσεις University Studio Press 2002.
2. Διατροφή στην Άσκηση και τη Σωματική Δρστηριότητα,Broken Hill Publishers,2017,Cyprus,16 Zenas Kathher Princess De Tyras str.Karantokis Building(6th floor, apt 20 1065 Nicosia, Cyprus,
3. Εγχειρίδιο Τροφίμων και Διατροφής της Αμερικανικής Διαιτιτικής Εταιτείας,Εκδόσεις. ΄΄σοφία΄΄, 2014, Θεσσαλονίκη, Εθνικής Αμύνης 21, 54621, Θεσσαλονίκη, Τηλ, 2310240247
Additional bibliography for study
1. Διατροφή - Παχυσαρκία & Φυσική δραστηριότητα. Φαχαντίδου -Τσιλιγκίρογλου Άννα, Μαυροβουνιώτης Φώτιος, Αργυριάδου Ειρήνη, Πασπάλα Ιωάννα. Εκδόσεις Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης, Θεσ/νίκη 2010.
Last Update
19-12-2019
