This qualification is for those who wish to be able to plan and deliver safe and effective weight management programmes to members of the population with Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus and/or Metabolic Syndrome.
Learners will cover:
- Knowledge and understanding relating to the qualification:
- weight management for individuals with obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome
- how to encourage long-term behaviour change in individuals with obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome
- classifications relating to body composition and disease risk in individuals with obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome
- the importance of building relationships with key individuals and organisations in delivering a weight management programme
- treatments and disease states for obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome
- the impact of exercise and physical activity for individuals with obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome
- how to manage the risks associated with programming exercise for individuals with obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome
- how to motivate individuals with obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome in weight management sessions
Skills relating to the qualification:
- plan and deliver physical activity components as part of weight management programmes
- design, review and adapt weight management programmes
The units consist of:
- Considerations for Safe and Effective Weight Management Programmes for Individuals with Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus and Metabolic Syndrome
- Programming Group Weight Management for Individuals with Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus and Metabolic Syndrome
- Delivering Group Weight Management Sessions for Individuals with Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus and Metabolic Syndrome
Learner prerequisites:
- YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Exercise Referral for Specific Controlled Conditions
- YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral or equivalent
The qualification is assessed by:
- coursework
- portfolio of evidence
- practical demonstration/assignment
- written examination
Progression to further/higher level learning
- This qualification provides progression to other qualifications at the same and higher levels eg:
- Level 4 Certificate in Weight Management for Individuals with Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus and/or Metabolic Syndrome
- Level 4 Certificate in Programming Physical Activity for Individuals with Low Back Pain
- Level 4 Certificate in Delivering Physical Activity for Individuals with Mental Health Conditions
- Any Level 4 specialist exercise instructor qualifications
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Practical assessments take place at our designated assessment days which are held nationwide or via self tape.
