Course Description
Modern day people are particularly weight-conscious and actively seek to lose weight for personal appearance and health considerations.
This Weight Consultant course will provide existing therapists with the knowledge and skills in the subject of weight control to enable them expand their practices and consultancy operations. There is an ever-growing demand for Weight Consultants and this course will provide you with the necessary skills and know-how to derive maximum benefits.
Course Syllabus
Lesson 1: Client Assessment/Communication
Lesson 2: Health Behaviour and Weight Management and Obesity Psychology
Lesson 3: Body Composition Assessment and Physiology of Obesity
Lesson 4: Screening, Assessment and Referral
Lesson 5: Applied Exercise Science
Lesson 6: Basic Nutrition
Lesson 7: Programme Planning and Implementation
Lesson 8: Addressing Special Needs.
Accreditation:
Upon completion of this course you may take a final online examination. Full details of this examination are automatically sent to you at the end of the course. The examination costs €65 and is taken at home at your convenience. If you receive 70% or more in this examination you will receive an ITEC – Irish Training and Educational Centre Diploma.