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Level 4 Obesity & Diabetes

Become a specialist in offering physical activity and weight management for Obese and Diabetic Clients.

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Level 4 Certificate in Obesity & Diabetes

Full course cost: £549.00

Level 4 is the highest recognized Fitness Qualification and allows you to set yourself apart from other fitness professionals, expand your knowledge, confidence, and specialism.

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Level 4 Certificate in Obesity & Diabetes

This is your opportunity to set yourself apart from other Fitness Professionals with the credibility and confidence of a Level 4 Obesity and Diabetes specialist.

Course Overview

Working with Obese clients is very different from working with a client whose BMI is under 29.9.

There are metabolic differences, hormonal changes, and exercise considerations to factor into your programming.

Plus the nutritional and behavioural change coaching needs extra attention to create sustainable and long-term habits.

Most level 3 FITPRO qualifications don't explicitly qualify you to work with high-risk Obese and Diabetic Clients.

A standard level 3 PT, Yoga, Pilates qualification allows you train clients up to BMI 29.9.

Meaning most FITPROs are unknowingly training clients that they aren't qualified to work with.

As standard, we provide you with all the support and resources you need to expand your knowledge to Level 4 standard.

Our Level 4 Certificate in Obesity and Diabetes is fully accredited by Active IQ and recognised by CIMSPA. Meaning this qualification is recognised internationally.

This course is delivered via online learning, with a supporting and flexible approach to learning.

Upon enrollment, you'll be allocated a tutor who will reach out immediately to introduce and orientate you with your course.

We'll combine home study with unlimited phone and email support, a physical manual, a support community, and bespoke learning resources.

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Entry Requirements

To complete this course, you must already hold a Level 3 Exercise Referral or the NEW Level 3 Diploma in Supporting clients With Long-Term Clinical Conditions.

If you don’t already have the pre-requisite, you can complete it alongside this qualification with our ''Specialist Package'. The specialist package bundles the NEW Level 3 Diploma in Supporting clients With Long-Term Clinical Conditions and the Level 4 Obesity and Diabetes qualifications together. If you would like this option, then please click the "Enquire Now" Button above and we'll set up your bespoke offer for you.

It's also good to have a reasonable amount of experience in health and fitness. Plus have a passion for helping clients who are obese (BMI 30+) and/or have either type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

What will you learn

As a specialist FITPRO you will dive deep into the....

To become an expert in this field, you’ll need in-depth knowledge and specialist skills, which is exactly what we’ll teach you on your course.

This course has been specifically designed to make you more adaptable, more marketable, and more versatile than the competition. Here’s a brief overview of what you’ll learn on your Level 4 Obesity and Diabetes Course

1. Diagnosis of Obesity & Diabetes

2 Video Tutorials

This section will teach you about the diagnosis and definition of Obesity and Diabetes.

This knowledge is invaluable as a specialist Fitness professional, so you can ensure you are working inside your scope of practice.

You'll learn how to interpret diagnosis and health care test results, so you can best support your clients.

2. Aetiology of Obesity & Diabetes

2 Video Tutorials

Deep dive into research and learn about the potential causes of Obesity and Diabetes

Understanding the variety of causes allows us as FITPROs to have empathy with our clients.

This section looks at the science and research behind the many causes and they relate to each other.

3. Prevalence of Obesity & Diabetes

2 Video Tutorials

Find out the prevalence of Obesity and Diabetes across the UK and worldwide, and understand significant trends.

This knowledge allows you to research changing trends in prevalence and communicate this to your new and potential clients.

4. Comorbidities of Obesity & Diabetes

3 Video Tutorials

Obesity is one of the most prevalent conditions alongside other comorbidities

Here you will understand the associated conditions and comorbidities

Including:
✔ Musculoskeletal,
✔ Metabolic,
✔ and Mental Health Comorbidities.

5. Health Implications of Obesity & Diabetes

2 Video Tutorials

It is rarely the case that a common clinical condition has no knock-on health impacts.

However, those linked to Obesity and Diabetes are often severe and likely.

Here, you'll understand the health risks and implications for both Obese and Diabetic Clients.

Including:
✔ Foot health complications
✔ Posture and Gait analysis
✔ Organ failure
✔ Eyesight complications
and more

6. Hormones

3 Video Tutorials

This section looks at the relationship between hormones, obesity, and diabetes.

You'll explore the impact on:
✔ Fat storage
✔ Weight management
✔ Insulin
✔ Glucagon
✔ Stress Hormones
✔ Appetite Hormones

7. Nutrition Advice

3 Video Tutorials

Nutrition Advice is a key component of weight management, and symptom management for Obese and Diabetic clients

In this section you'll learn about

✔ fundamental nutritional guidelines
✔ nutritional myths
✔ calorie calculations
✔ the finer implementation of nutrition advice for obese and diabetic clients

8. Physical Activity & Exercise

3 Video Tutorials

Learn the exercise guidelines and recommendations for Obese and Diabetic clients, including:

✔ long term periodisation
✔ activity advice
✔ how to write an individual programme card

This knowledge will not only prepare you for the case study part of the assessment process but also teach your long-term strategies for working with real-life clients.

9. Behaviour Change

3 Video Tutorials

Learn how to elicit effective behavioral change with Obese and Diabetic clients;

including

✔ Behaviour Change strategies
✔ Recognised models for change
✔ Tactics To improve communication and empathy with clients
✔ Tools to implement immediately

These Behaviour change skills will empower you to elicit long-term change and make a meaningful impact on the lives of your clients.

10. Multidisciplinary Health Care

2 Video Tutorials

As a Level 4 specialist, it is crucial that you earn how to work alongside health care professionals, to provide a safe and effective treatment plan.

You'll learn how to work alongside the National Obesity Strategy and National Diabetes Strategy.

Plus a deep dive into how to work with clients before or after bariatric surgery, and the intricacies of treatment.

How you'll be assessed

The course is split into multiple units which are each assessed with 2 worksheets and one case study. Regardless of your learning style and speed, you’ll receive as much support as you need in order to pass this course.

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Learning & Support Materials

Unlimited Tutor Support

As soon as you enroll, we'll reach out straight away to welcome you to your course.

I'll send your course manual in the post and set up your online Parallel Coaching Academy login.

You can contact us 24/7

It doesn't matter how BIG, small, silly, or complex your questions are... we're here to help you enjoy learning and kick start in fitness with tip-top knowledge and confidence.

Lifetime Access To The Parallel Coaching Academy

Soon as you enroll you can start learning 5-minutes from now.

The Parallel Coaching Academy contains an abundance of resources, cheat sheets and online video tutorials that can be easily downloaded to MP4 (video) and MP3 (audio) so you can learn anywhere, anytime!