The Weight Management Exercise Specialist program is designed to provide fitness professionals with the advanced skills and knowledge needed to support overweight and obese clients effectively. This course aligns with the European Qualification Framework (EQF) Level 5 standards and prepares you to make a significant impact within the healthcare and fitness industries.

● EQF Level 4 Personal Trainer skills and knowledge or equivalent accredited certification
● EQF Level 3 Group Fitness Instructor or equivalent accredited certification if the Exercise Specialist wants to deliver group exercise.
● If aquatic activities are planned, the adequate qualifications for conducting exercise in water are required.
● At least 3 months fulltime equivalency of working as an Exercise Professional.
The learner must complete the following units:
1 - Role of the Weight Management Exercise Specialist
2 - Diagnosis and Epidemiology of Overweight and Obesity
3 - Causation and Pathophysiology of Obesity
4 - Lifestyle Intervention for Overweight and Obese Clients
5 - Nutrition for Overweight and Obese Clients
6 - Psychosocial Aspects and Management of Overweight and Obese Clients
7 - Health and Fitness Assessment for Overweight and Obese Clients
8 – Training Adaptation in Weight Management
9 - Exercise Planning and Programming in Weight Management
10 - Case Studies – Preparation and Review
● Coursework
● Workbook
● Practical demonstration/assignment
● Written examination
FAE Professional certificate
EREPs Membership
REPs Membership
● Level 5 Certificate in Programming Physical Activity for Individuals with Low Back Pain

● Level 5 Certificate in Delivering Physical Activity for Individuals with Mental Health Conditions

● Level 5 Diploma in Massage Therapy for Sports

● All other Level 5 specialist exercise instructor qualifications

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Benefits to you

  • The quality of your training is of an extremely high standard for the health, fitness and wellbeing sector
  • Our CPD training is often partially or fully reimbursed by employers
  • Demonstrate ongoing professional development for your profession*
  • Global portability and recognition
  • Your certificate is recognised almost in all gyms and fitness centers worldwide

Benefits to your clients

  • You are on top of the latest research and thinking and can provide up-to-date advice to your clients
  • You can prove to your clients that the training you have received is of the highest standard and is relevant to the health, wellness and fitness sector specifically

Benefits to your employer

  • You are on top of the latest research and thinking in your field You meet your company’s requirements and training standards
  • FAE and FAE partners are well-known and well-respected global brands in the health, wellness and fitness sector
  • Price :

    €2000

  • Dates :

    -

  • Level :

    Level 5

  • Language :

    English

  • Enrolling :

    -

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