Certificate In Exercise For Adults With Obesity &/Or Diabetes

Introduction

Most health experts agree that the UK is facing a huge increase in the number of people with diabetes. Since 1996 the number of people diagnosed with diabetes has increased from 1.4 million to 2.6 million. Due to our aging population and rapidly rising numbers of overweight and obese people, this is set to further increase to over four million people. Today 52% of the population are overweight with obesity climbing year on year.


Level

  • 4

REPs Accreditation

What Is The Course About?

  • The multi-modal nature of diabetes and obesity
  • Safe and effective exercise programmes for clients with obesity, diabetes mellitus and/or metabolic syndrome

How Long Does It Last?

  • Pre-reading
  • Home study
  • Five days theory

Who Is The Course Suitable For?

  • Individuals 16 years and over
  • Level 3 advanced instructors and personal trainers
  • Those wishing to become a specialist instructor at Level 4

What Qualifications Are needed?

  • Level 3 Certificate In Personal Training or Level 3 Advanced Fitness Instructing plus one additional certificate at Level 3 (eg CYQ Award In Instructing Physical Activity For Ante/Post Natal Exercise, CYQ Certificate In Exercise Referral For Clients With Specific Controlled Conditions (GP Referral), CYQ Award in Functional Training for the Independent Older Adult)
  • Evidence of 1,200 hours of appropriate professional experience (one year) at Level 3
  • Completion of the REPs Professional Practice Unit

What Will Be Studied?

  • Underpinning knowledge of obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome
  • Patho-physiology, features and impact
  • Nutritional and behavioural advice
  • Behavioural change strategies
  • Principles of weight management and diabetes physical activity programmes
  • Movement and health screening processes
  • Progressive programming and coaching skills

How Is It Assessed?

  • Multiple-choice theory paper
  • Direct observation of teaching a practical session
  • Case study

Are The Any Books Or Special Equipment That Need To Be Purchased?

  • No, all course materials will be provided

What Can The Qualification Lead To?

  • Working in partnership with primary health care
  • Enhanced services as an exercise specialist

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Price: £845

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