Weight Management Specialist Course
Introduction to the Weight Management Specialist Course
This course has been developed over the last 5 years to provide the most comprehensive information for personal trainers on effective fat loss and weight management. If you want to be an expert in this field then this course will give all of the information and tools to become THE weight management specialist in your area.
Body fat analysis and distribution; effective resistance and CV sessions for fat loss; dietary analysis techniques; barriers to fat loss and alternative tools to achieve fat loss are all covered in this theoretical and practical 2 day specialist course.
As over 85% of all PT clients are looking to lose or maintain their bodyfat levels, can you afford not to have this knowledge or the skills to achieve these goals?
Weight Management Specialist Course Aims
The Aim of Weight Management Specialist is to provide a comprehensive overview for fitness professionals of the science and application of weight management techniques for effective fat loss.
Objectives : By the end of the course attendees should be able to:
1. Understand the scientific concepts of weight gain, and methods of how to avoid these pitfalls.
2. Assess a clients body composition using calipers and mathematical equations.
3. Understand effective methods for fat loss using a variety of cardiovascular and resistance training protocols.
4. Understand how to manipulate a clients diet to ensure effective fat loss.
5. Gain the knowledge of commonly used supplements that are used to achieve fat loss, and the pros and cons associated with each.
6. Gain an understanding of some alternative methods commonly used nowadays for fat loss and weight management, and the pros and cons associated with these.
Assessments:
1. Successful completion of Worksheets
2. Theory - Completion of Theory Exam (40 Questions - 60 minutes) - minimum pass mark 70%
Weight Management Specialist Programme Timetable
Pre-Course - review of manual and Completion of Theory Worksheets (2 hrs)
Day 1
10.00 Registration, Introductions - Weight Management Theory
11.15 Break
11.30 Practical - Assessing Body Composition
13.00 Lunch
13.45 Theory - Optimal Training Parameters
15.15 Break
15.30 Practical - Optimal Fat Loss Training Sessions - Resistance Training
16.45 Consolidation and Overview of Day 2
17.00 Day 1 Conclusion
Day 2
10.00 Theory - Nutritional Analysis & Supplementation
11.15 Break
11.30 Practical - Optimal Fat Loss Training Sessions - CV Training Theory
13.00 Lunch
13.45 Theory - Barriers to Fat Loss and Tools
14.45 Theory - Assessing Data and Writing Reports
15.45 Break
16.00 Theory Assessments
17.00 Consolidation and Course Conclusion
Weight Management Specialist Entry Requirements
To qualify for REPs CPD, attendees should possess:
- Level 3 Advanced Instructor or Personal Trainer Qualification minimum
- Valid REPs membership
This course is open to those not meeting the entry requirements - fitness enthusiasts, strength and conditioning coaches, physiotherapists and instructors not on the Register of Exercise Professionals, but will not be able to use the course as REPs CPD.
National Occupational Standards
This course is mapped against National Occupational Standards:
- D440
Course Formats Available
Timetabled, Small and In-House Courses
Price
£264.38 includes
- Weight Management Specialist Manual
- Weight Management Specialist Certificate
- Weight Management Specialist Logo
- Example Weight Management Sessions
- Session Plan Templates
- Screening & Assessment Forms (Sleep Diary, Food Diary, Exercise Log, Weight Log)
- Data Analysis & Assessment Files
- Weight Management Reports
- Weight Management Course (12 Weeks), including powerpoint presentations
- Weight Management Promo Poster
- £25 off your next Juice timetabled course booking
- 15% off your next Jordan Fitness Equipment purchase
- Free Telephone and email support
- Refresh your skills by resitting the course again for Free
- Unique Money Back Guarantee
Accreditation
16 REPs Points
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