Level 4 Obesity and Diabetes Course

Provided by Wright Foundation CIC

The course boasts a comprehensive syllabus for those seeking to advance their knowledge of exercise with Obesity & Diabetes, including:

The aetiology & genetics of obesity
Obesity prevalence
The Risk factors associated with obesity
Energy intake, food Labels, energy balance and popular diets
Diabetes Mellitus
Specific measurement diagnostics, e.g. BMI (Body Mass Index), skin fold, BIA (Bio-Electrical Impendence), Hydrostatic Weighing, DEXA/MRI Imaging
Methods of data collection
Physical activity and functional capacity
Training methodology and principles relating to obesity & diabetes
Strength training considerations
Understanding medical and surgical interventions
Childhood obesity issues
Psychological issues of the obese client
Maslow’s hierarchy of human needs
Psychology of eating, binge Eating
Health related quality of life
Creation of treatment protocols
Considerate assessment techniques
Lifestyle modification

Pre-requisites

Leisure experience – as appropriate to relevant qualifications held An understanding of exercise and fitness theory A relevant fitness qualification* *Exercise and health professionals wishing to undertake the qualification must hold the relevant gym-based pre-requisites: WRIGHT Foundation CIC Exercise Referral Certificate or other endorsed Exercise Referral qualification Should students wish to gain CPD points with CIMSPA, they must hold the relevant gym based pre-requisites: e.g. Level 2 Fitness Instructor & endorsed Exercise Referral qualification, OR, Level 3 Personal Trainer & endorsed Exercise Referral qualification.

10.00 CPD Points

Professional Standards: Working with People with Long Term Conditions
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