The management of overweight clients is something fitness instructors and personal trainers need to understand, this course delivers the knowledge to do so.
This includes:
- Body composition and fat gain
- Somatotypes and body fat distribution
- The genders and body fat distribution
- Race and body fat distribution
- Body Mass Index (BMI)
- What are some of the health risks more prevalent in over-fat individuals?
- Why is the population gaining weight and what can be done to prevent this?
- Dietary factors
- Different diets - how many have you tried?
- Fad diets - myths and misconceptions
- Common diet myths
- Common dieting techniques
- Ways to decrease body fat
- Genetics and the environment
- Psychological causes
- Body image
- A positive attitude to food
- Social causes
- Physical inactivity
This course was developed and is presented by Alison Walsh, Accredited Practising Dietitian, Sports Dietitian.
Assessments
Short answer questions assess students’ knowledge of the materials covered.
Nominal Hours
3 – 8 hours
CEC Points
4 CECs or 2 PDPs
Cost
$140 Members $160 Non-Members
Course delivery
This course can be completed online. You can enrol anytime and can expect to start within 24 business hours. You have up to three months to complete each module or short course (most people finish much sooner). All resources including narrated PowerPoints, video clips, notes, activities, assessments and student support are included in the cost of the course.
Course actions
Correspondence courses are ideal for the student that wants flexibility. We send you out manuals and DVDs and you can work at your own pace, wherever is convenient for you.