Connection: The Key to Improving Body Image in Fitness

3 Continuing Education Hours*

*Based on NASM requirements

Course description:

Join us in this comprehensive course dedicated to fostering a healthier and more positive relationship with your body.

In the introductory module, we'll define body image and explore its significant impact on daily life. We'll then focus on establishing an empathetic connection with clients, diving into the emotional aspects tied to body image and identifying the narratives or 'body stories' that shape our self-perception.

The course will highlight the value of co-regulation, teaching you how to support others in their body image journey. You'll learn to enhance your mindfulness, paying attention to how your surroundings influence your body perception.

Practical exercises like conducting a body scan and intuitive health tracking will be introduced to improve body awareness and acceptance. The course emphasizes the importance of community, encouraging connection over comparison, and provides resources to expand your body image toolkit.

With each module building upon the last, this course offers a holistic approach to improving body image, leading to enhanced self-confidence and well-being.

Learning Objectives:

• Define body image and describe its impact on daily life.
• Explain the connection between emotions and body image, and how they shape our self-perception.
• Apply techniques of mindful awareness to understand how surroundings influence body perception.
• Identify personal 'body stories' and analyze their effects on body image.
• Utilize practical exercises such as body scans and intuitive health tracking to enhance body awareness and acceptance.
• Assess the value of co-regulation in supporting others in their body image journey, and evaluate personal progress towards a healthier body image.
• Develop a personal toolkit of resources for ongoing body image enhancement and community connection.