Course curriculum

  • 1

    Chapter 1: COURSE OVERVIEW -WELCOME TO MAD COOL F.I.T.!

    • COURSE OVERVIEW -WELCOME TO MAD COOL F.I.T.!

  • 2

    Chapter 2: MAD COOL F.I.T. IS BASED ON BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE: MAD COOL F.I.T. is LEGIT!

    • The Brain: Why Psychology is Important to Fitness

    • Health Behavior Change Theory

    • Weight Loss/Weight Maintenance Research: How People Lose Weight and Keep it Off

    • Chapter 2 Quiz: MAD COOL F.I.T. is Based on Behavioral Science

  • 3

    Chapter 3: THE MCF BEHAVIOR CHANGE FRAMEWORK: A Methodical Approach to Health Empowerment

    • The MCF Behavior Change Framework Overview

    • The MCF Behavior Change Framework - Assess: Cognitive and Emotional Assessment

    • MCF Behavior Change Framework - Assess: Behavior

    • The MCF Behavior Change Framework- Assess: Environment

    • The MCF Behavior Change Framework - Assess: Satisfaction with Life

    • The MCF Behavior Change Framework - Assess: Readiness to Change

    • The MCF Behavior Change Framework - Assess: The "What" - Healthy Life Vision

    • The MCF Behavior Change Framework- Plan: "The How" Goal Setting

    • The MCF Behavior Change Framework - Plan: "The How" Identifying Barriers and Facilitators

    • The MCF Behavior Change Framework - Plan: "The How" Logistics, Time Management, Organizational Skills

    • The MCF Behavior Change Framework - Plan: "The How" Coping Strategies for Setbacks in Reaching Your Goals

    • The MCF Behavior Change Framework - Plan: "The How" - Healthy Lifestyle Plan

    • The MCF Behavior Change Framework - Execute, Evaluate, Adjust

    • The MCF Behavior Change Framework - Concluding Thoughts

    • Chapter 3 Quiz

  • 4

    Chapter 4 COOL-EQ: HEALTH KNOWLEDGE-BUILDING - NUTRITION & EXERCISE

    • COOL-EQ Overview

    • Health Knowledge Building - Nutrition Overview

    • Health Knowledge Building- Nutrition: Carbs

    • Health Knowledge Building- Nutrition: Proteins

    • Health Knowledge Building- Nutrition: Fats

    • Health Knowledge Building- Nutrition: Micronutrients

    • Health Knowledge Building - Exercise

    • Health Knowledge Building - Diet & Exercise Summary

    • Chapter 4 Quiz

  • 5

    Chapter 5 COOL EQ: HEALTHY LIFESTYLE SKILL-BUILDING

    • COOL EQ: HEALTHY LIFESTYLE SKILL-BUILDING OVERVIEW

    • Healthy Lifestyle Skill-Building: Your Client Needs MAD (COOL) Skills to Stop the Yo-Yo Dieting Cycle of Cray!

    • Healthy Lifestyle Skill-Building: Stress Management, Coping Skills, and Self-Regulation

    • Healthy Lifestyle Skill-Building: Organization and Time Management Skills

    • Healthy Lifestyle Skill-Building: Tips for Building Self-Efficacy

    • Healthy Lifestyle Skill-Building: Key Takeaways

    • Chapter 5 Quiz

  • 6

    CHAPTER 6: MAD COOL FITNESS ACTIVATORS Need MAD COOL SKILLS!

    • Important Skills in Health Coaching

    • Chapter 6 Quiz Coaching Skills

  • 7

    CHAPTER 7: THE MAD COOL F.I.T. GUIDE TO SETTING MENTAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND PHYSICAL GOALS

    • THE MAD COOL F.I.T. GUIDE TO SETTING MENTAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND PHYSICAL GOALS: OVERVIEW

    • Beginner Health Goals (0-3 months) - Let's Get it Started!

    • Beginner Fitness (0-3 months) You Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'

    • Beginner Fitness Goals (3-6 months) - Gettin' Jiggy Wit It

    • Intermediate Inconsistent Goals (0-6 months) Let's Get it (Re)Started!

    • Intermediate Inconsistent Goals (0-6 months) Let's Get it Started!

    • Intermediate Consistent Goals (6-12 months) Too Legit to Quit!

    • Advanced Fit (12 months +) - I Don't Think You're Ready For This Jelly

    • Goals - Summary Chart

    • Summary Thoughts

  • 8

    CHAPTER 8 CONGRATS, YOU ARE A MAD COOL FITNESS ACTIVATOR!

    • CONGRATS, YOU ARE A MAD COOL FITNESS ACTIVATOR!

    • YOU Are a MAD COOL FITNESS ACTIVATOR! - Your Mission Should You Choose to Accept It Is...

  • 9

    CHAPTER 9 ADDITIONAL MATERIALS: RESEARCH APPENDICES

    • Appendix A: National Weight Control Registry Research

    • Appendix B: Healthy Lifestyle Skill-Building Research

    • Appendix C: Self-Efficacy Research

    • Appendix D: Behavior Change Theory and Steps of the MCF Behavior Change Framework