Leading to CYMCA Level 3 Nutrition and Weight Management
COURSE AIM
Your exercise prescription might be perfect, but without correct nutritional guidance your clients may never meet their goals. This course will provide you with the knowledge of how sound nutritional advice can compliment any training programme. You will learn how to provide nutritional advice, recommend sensible healthy eating strategies and modify recipes and diets for a variety of needs. You will examine the use of ergogenic aids and dietary supplements and how these can be manipulated to maximise your client's potential.
COURSE FORMAT
You will be required to complete a food diary prior to attending your 2 workshop days. After completing the theory assessment on the second day, you will have four weeks to complete and submit a real life case study.
WHO SHOULD GO ON THE COURSE?
Fitness professionals working towards the CYQ Personal Trainer Diploma or those who wish to develop their knowledge in the area of nutrition and weight management.
ASSESSMENT
- Multiple choice theory examination
- Real-life case study - planning an effective nutrition programme
COURSE CONTENT
- Nutritional basis of healthy eating
- Physiology and psychology of dieting
- Analysis of food labels
- Essential Nutrients
- Anatomy and physiology relevant to food
- Digestion and energy production
- Eating for energy
- Digestion
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Students must hold a current related Level 2 qualification.
- Students must be 18 or over Valid CPR certificate
CERTIFICATION
Central YMCA Qualifications Level 3 Certificate in Nutrition & Weight Management
