Preventing Pediatric Obesity | ContinuingEducation.com

$60.00

i 6.00 Hours

Course Overview

Sedentary children become obese, but healthy habits can be learned early in life with systematic attention to diet and activity routines offered by parents, day-care providers, preschool administrators, and teachers. Drawing on the latest research, this course provides practical, proven age-appropriate diet, nutrition, and exercise/activity strategies for youngsters.

About the Course Author

Jennifer Koslo, PhD, RDN, CSSD, ACE-CPT, is an adjunct nutrition professor, writer, and private-practice dietitian who specializes in sports nutrition. She has more than 20 years of progressive experience in the fields of nutrition, fitness, wellness, public health, and education in the United States as well as overseas. She provides individualized nutrition coaching for clients, conducts nutrition assessments (including health, medical, food, and exercise history) and then creates individualized nutrition and exercise plans, menus, and client-tailored resources. Jennifer Koslo, PhD, RDN, CSSD, ACE-CPT has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
Michele Silence, MA is a fitness professional, educator, studio owner and freelance writer serving as an advisory board member for P.E. Central. Her articles have appeared in Fitness Management, The IDEA Journal, The DietChannel.com and numerous Op-Ed news columns. She is the President and CEO of Aerobic Fitness Consultants, and the creator of KID-FIT, physical education classes for preschoolers. KID-FIT has been piloted nationwide, featured in the L.A. Times, and is currently listed by Action for Healthy Kids as a program that works. It is taught around the world. You may contact Michele at http://www.kid-fit.com or via email at michele@kid-fit.com. Michele Silence, MA has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

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Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer

6.00HOURS

Relias LLC is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers. This program has been approved for a maximum of 6.0 hours of Category A continuing education. Certified Athletic Trainers are responsible for claiming only those hours actually spent participating in the continuing education activity. This activity is approved for 6.0 contact hours.
Commission on Dietetic Registration

6.00HOURS

As a Jointly Accredited organization, Relias LLC is accredited to offer dietetic continuing education by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). The CDR is an associate member of Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education.
Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition

6.00HOURS

Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition accepts medical errors courses approved by any Board within the Division of Medical Quality Assurance of the Florida Department of Health. Relias Learning, LLC is an approved provider of continuing education in nursing by the Florida Department of Health, Board of Nursing, provider # 50-290. This course is approved for 6.0 contact hours.
Certified Health Education Specialist

6.00HOURS

Sponsored by Relias LLC, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES) to receive up to 6.0 total Category I continuing education contact hours.
National Strength and Conditioning Association

4.00HOURS

Relias LLC company is recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certification Committee as an approved provider of continuing education (provider #A1074). The National Strength and Conditioning Association approved 0.40 CEU(s) in category C for certified individuals who successfully complete this course.
American College of Sports Medicine

6.00HOURS

The American College of Sports Medicine’s Professional Education Committee certifies that Relias LLC meets the criteria for official ACSM Approved Provider status from 2013 to December 2022 (provider #730441). This course is approved for 6.0 ACSM CEC. ACSM approved providership of these programs does not imply endorsement of the sponsoring organization’s products/services.

Course Details

Course Code:

REL-ACU-0-RD121
Hours:

6.00
Type:

Online Course
Release Date:

2020-03-01
Expiration Date:

2023-02-28
Learning Objectives:

Apply concepts of child psychology to manage children’s behavior in an active setting.; Demonstrate examples of appropriate exercises for preschool children in regard to strength training, aerobic exercise, stretching, and sports skill development.; Describe the difference between the physiology of adults and children.; Describe the medical, social, and physical benefits of an appropriate fitness program for children.; Describe why pediatric obesity has become a worldwide health pandemic.; Detail what children can realistically learn about nutrition and healthy eating.; Explain the importance why it is important for preschool children to start learning healthy lifestyle habits.; Identify at least four components of an effective preschool fitness program.; Identify at least three differences in emotional and physical abilities of 2 to 3-year-olds and 4 to 5-year-olds.; Identify at least three nutritional deficiencies common in preschool children.; List at least five medical consequences of overeating and inactivity for small children.; List exercises that are contraindicated for preschool children.
Target Audience:

The target audience for this course is: Athletic Trainers; Fitness Professionals; Health Educators; Level II level Dietitians.
Course Delivery Method and Format:

Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Accommodations:

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Disclosures:

Expert Reviewers, Instructors, and Staff Writers disclosures will be listed above after the individuals' biographical paragraph. All other members involved within the planning of this educational activity have declared no conflict of interest exists when planning and developing this course.