Friday, March 16, 2012: 8:45 AM-10:00 AM
Convention Center: Room 209
AAPAR/Fitness & Wellness Council
| Presider: | Dan McLaughlin, Wingate University, Cullowhee, NC |
| Speaker: | John C. Acquaviva, Wingate University, Wingate, NC |
More than 50% of adult women and 33% of adult men struggle with a poor image of their bodies, and it is clear that these numbers are higher in adolescence and young adulthood. Many health and physical educators are aware of this psychological issue but may not be equipped to help the students who need it. This presentation will introduce and explain this problem, discuss its primary causes, and offer teaching tips and potential interventions.