General information and goals

Course goals

Goal of the course is knowledge of the latest results of interdisciplinary research in epidemiology, aetiology, and obesity risk factors, bad eating habits and irregular physical activity, cognitive dysfunctional patterns, as well as comorbidity, dependency structures and eating disorders. A further goal is knowledge and application of in research evaluated interdisciplinary methods when working with adults, children and adolescents. 

Target groups

The target groups are physicians, psychologists, psychotherapists, physiotherapists, sport scientists, teachers, dieticians and nutritionists who are confronted with obese patients in their daily work. 

End of course 

After regular attendance of all modules you will receive a certificate from the Austrian Obesity Academy and Sanicademia.  

Conditions for Course Participation

To participate a completed professional education in one of the above mentioned sectors is necessary (physicians, psychologists, psychotherapists, physiotherapists, sport scientists, teachers, dieticians and nutritionists).