EFFECTIVE WEIGHTLOSS FOR ATHLETES ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

OVERVIEW
Students will identify key points of confusion many athletes have regarding safe, healthy weight
loss practices. Many sports, such as running, gymnastics, wrestling and figure skating require a
lean body for better performance. Excess weight requires more energy for overall movement,
and it can detract from turns, aerials, or other directional changes. Therefore, within the
population of athletes participating in these types of sports, weight loss can be a constant
struggle, and the methods used for weight loss can be detrimental to health and performance.

INSTRUCTIONS
For this assignment, find an athlete who wants to lose weight, is trying to lose weight or has
attempted to lose weight. Ask them questions listed in the Effective Weight Loss For Athletes
Template document.
After the interview is concluded, review your athleteàdiet and corresponding metabolic
responses. Provide well-thought-out explanations to the following 3 questions. Use the following
3 headings to help guide your responses.

1. Describe the diet and methods your athlete used to lose weight.
2. You may use references from a diet book (e.g. Omega Z Diet Book) and your text
book to determine if this was a healthy approach? Why or Why not? Part of your
answer should explain the metabolic response. Discuss any risks with this approach
such as eating disorders, nutrient deficiencies or metabolic disturbances.
3. What changes or recommendations would you make to help this athlete lose weight?
Provide your rationale.

In your submission, be sure to include/provide the Effective Weight Loss For Athletes Template
and the above corresponding numbered talking points prior to each of your answers/responses.
Do not count the words in the questions in your total word count; count only your responses in
the word count.
The required length of this assignment is 550°0 words, and should include a minimum of 2
sources (both references may be course textbooks) in AMA format.