Level 4 Obesity and Diabetes

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Introduction to the level 4 nutritional interventions for obesity and diabetes course

Obesity and Diabetes are an ever growing concern in today's society with such conditions putting ever increasing pressure on an individual's active daily lifestyle and public services.  Be one of the first Personal Trainers, educated to the highest level in the fitness sector, to be able to work with clients with these conditions.

This qualification is for experienced instructors wishing to further their career in the health and fitness sector as a specialist instructor who can address the needs of patients/clients with obesity and diabetes.

This qualification will enable Personal Trainers to prescribe, plan, conduct and review programmes to address the needs of patients/clients as well as implement a corrective diet to aid in the management of obesity and diabetes

Entry requirements for the level 4 nutritional interventions for obesity and diabetes

  • Level 3 Certificate in Exercise Referral

Content of the level 4 nutritional interventions for obesity and diabetes course

  • Identify obesity and be aware of national obesity statistics
  • Identify diabetes and be aware of national diabetes statistics
  • Links between metabolic syndrome and obesity and diabetes
  • Current national strategies for the management of obesity and diabetes
  • Determine obesity related health risk
  • Primary causes that contribute to obesity
  • Dietary variables that impact upon the development of obesity
  • Influence of specific hormones on obesity
  • Health risk factors associated with obesity
  • Health related complications associated with diabetes
  • Benefits of exercise for obese and diabetic clients
  • Collect information and agree suitable goals for clients with obesity and/or diabetes
  • Understand exercise precautions that may need to be considered in relation to obese and diabetic clients
  • Plan an exercise session for an obese or diabetic client
  • Prepare for the planned exercise session with an obese and/or diabetic client
  • Deliver an exercise session as planned for an obese and/or diabetic client
  • Review the exercise session against objectives and adapt for future session
  • Reflect upon own performance and evaluate instructional skills
  • Implement a corrective diet in the management of obesity and/or diabetes
  • The full qualification syllabus can be downloaded here Level 4 Certificate in Exercise and Nutritional Interventions for Obesity and Diabetes (QCF)

How will you learn on the level 4 nutritional interventions for obesity and diabetes

Learners will do a blended option of study.  The course duration is expected to last 2-3 months.

All Learners are supported with:

  • Manual
  • Learner achievement portfolios
  • Tutor phone and e-mail support
  • Workshop days

Learners will attend 3 workshop and 1 assessment day to achieve this Certificate.  All workshop days are scheduled on weekdays with the assessment day approximately 8 weeks after the workshop days.

Payment of the level 4 nutritional interventions for obesity and diabetes course

  • Learners may pay in full via Cheque or Card.
  • Alternatively a 30% deposit can be paid.

The remaining balance can be paid via:

  • Monthly direct debit
  • Settled balance 4 weeks prior to the start of the workshop days

To apply please complete the online application form or alternatively a PDF application form which must be printed and submited via post.

Assessment of the level 4 nutritional interventions for obesity and diabetes course

This qualification comprises of three units:

Unit 1 Prevalence and strategies for the management of obesity and diabetes:

  • This unit is assessed via a worksheet - 70% pass mark.

Unit 2 Causation and pathophysiology of obesity and diabetes:

  • Multiple choice question paper. A 70% pass mark must be achieved for successful achievement of this unit.

Unit 3 Exercise and nutrition for the management of obesity and diabetes:

  • Theoretical case study and simulated practical observation of the learner instructing an exercise session.

Successful achievement of all three units must be achieved for the full qualification.

Progression from the level 4 nutritional interventions for obesity and diabetes course

  • Level 4 Certificate in Exercise for the Management of Lower Back Pain
  • NASM CES
  • Level 3 Award in Designing Pre and Post Natal Exercise Programmes
  • Level 3 Certificate in Assessing

Qualification and REPs Information

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  • Active IQ Level 4 Certificate in Exercise and Nutritional Interventions for Obesity and Diabetes
  • It is also recognised by The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at level 4.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Exercise Referral must also be achieved to gain access to REPs at Level 4

Interested? Enquire about a Course

CMS Fitness Courses is recognised as a premium provider of health and fitness courses in the north of England by all relevant industry bodies

next available workshop days

  • 3rd September 2012

    Course: Level 4 Exercise and Nutritional Interventions for Obesity and Diabetes

    Venue: CMS, Majestic House, Huddersfield

  • 5th November 2012

    Course: Level 4 Exercise and Nutritional Interventions for Obesity and Diabetes

    Venue: CMS, Majestic House, Huddersfield

  • 21st January 2013

    Course: Level 4 Exercise and Nutritional Interventions for Obesity and Diabetes

    Venue: CMS, Majestic House, Huddersfield

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