Weight Management Coach

Learn facts based on scientific principles of weight management

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Online
Duration
3 MONTHS
Course Fee
R2,500.00
Credits
20 CPD points
Internationally Recognised
Internationally
Recognised
Where to Study
Campuses and Support Centres are located in the following regions
ONLINE
Course Requirements
Course Requirements
No previous qualifications or requirements are needed.
Payment Terms
Payment Terms

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• Course fee: R2,500

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HFPA’s Weight Management Course is developed by a Registered Dietitian with 15 years experience in private practice! Dietitian Ashleigh Caradas takes you through the science behind weight control. Included:
  • Learning how to demystify popular diets
  • Tools to help you determine the best diet for your clients needs
  • Information about calories and macros and how to distribute these in a meal plan
  • Knowledge to motivate clients to change their behaviours and thoughts around food and diets
  • A must for fitness professionals to learn how to approach a client that wants to lose weight on an emotional, behavioural and physical level. If you don’t know how to help them cope with it, you could be doing more hurt then harm
  • A mini counselling and diet planning course all in one!
*Note: This course lays the foundation for useful advice, but does not allow you to prescribe diet plans or practice as a dietician This course is included in our Nutrition Advisor Bundle course which offers you 4 of our excellent nutrition-based courses at a reduced rate. This course Includes:
  • Online lessons and assessments
  • E-manual
  • Resource videos
Study Mode Offered: ONLINE This course is completed using the HFPA Online Learning Platform. The course material includes a e-manual, online chapter quizzes, knowledge questionnaire and a case study.

Learn facts based on scientific principles of weight management


  • Chapter 1: The Shape I’m in – The Obesity Epidemic
  • Chapter 2: Understanding Nutrients – Kilojoules, Proteins, Carbohydrates and Fats
  • Chapter 3: Big Fat Lies and History of Fad Diets
  • Chapter 4: A Brief History of Food, Agriculture and Processing
  • Chapter 5: Basic Guidelines for Healthy Weight loss
  • Chapter 6: How to Motivate and Change Behaviour
  • Chapter 7: Adjuncts to Weight Loss: The Role of Exercise and Supplements
  • Chapter 8: The Assessment Process
  • Chapter 9: Fast Food Generation
  • Chapter 10: The Basics of Designing a Weight Loss Programme
20 REPSSA endorsed CPD points
  • Include the importance of nutrition and healthy eating in your discussions with clients to help them get better results and prove your worth as an effective trainer
  • Incorporate tips into your family eating regime for better health