Language: English
Short Description: This assessment-rich program is designed for those of you who want to become a certified fitness and nutrition coach. Thus, as a coach, you will be responsible for providing your clients with valuable and scientifically-accurate information that will help improve the quality of their lives.
This program features a variety of audio and visual presentations that will help explain certain parts of the curriculum. This feature can make the learning experience a lot more exciting and engaging as well. Thus, this program will provide you with all the necessary information you’ll need to train people on how to adopt healthier lifestyles. Throughout this program, you can expect to learn:
• Various aspects of wellness and health and how to apply them to unique individuals
• Practical information on fitness and health topics, which range from stress management and nutrition to strength and flexibility
We also understand that knowing how to make a career for yourself is just as important as the job requirements. Therefore, in this course, you’ll also learn how to:
• Develop a coaching business
• Market your practice
• Attract clients
• Grow your profit over time
The goal of this program is to help you become a certified fitness and nutrition coach and teach you how to create your own business successfully.
Instructor Description: This class supported by an Educational Mentor. Educational mentors have worked or are working in the subject they mentor. Educational Mentors review student work, student progress, and interact with students as needed. They respond to any questions or concerns you might have, as well as encouraging and motivating you to succeed.
Certification: Upon successful completion of our Certified Nutrition and Fitness Coach program, students will be prepared to sit for the NCCB national certification exams to become a Certified Health and Fitness Coach (CHFC) and a Certified Nutritional Coach (CNC). Each state may have additional licensing requirements, be sure to research your states requirements for employment by visiting your states occupation board.
Requirements
All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements:
Internet Connection
• Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless)
Hardware Requirements
• Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
• Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
Software Requirements
• Operating Systems - Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher
• Microsoft Office 2007, 2010 or 2013 or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
• Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
• Cookies MUST be enabled
• Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• Adobe PDF Reader
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Lesson 1
Course 1- Nutrition
Lesson 1: Nutrition Defined
• What Is Nutrition?
• Tools for Healthy Eating
• Digestion, Absorption, and Transport
• Carbohydrates
• Lipids
• Proteins
• Alcohol
Lesson 2: Vitamins and Minerals
• Energy Metabolism
• Fat-Soluble Vitamins
• Water-Soluble Vitamins
• Water
• Major Minerals
• Trace Minerals
• Energy Balance and Body Composition
Lesson 3: Life Cycle
• Weight Management
• Nutrition and Fitness
• Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy Through Infancy
• Life Cycle Nutrition: Toddlers Through Adolescence
• Life Cycle Nutrition: Older Adults
• Food Safety, Technology, and Sustainability
• Global Nutrition and Malnutrition
Course 2- Fitness and Wellness
Lesson 1: Wellness Basics
• Physical Fitness and Wellness
• Behavior Modification
• Nutrition for Wellness
• Body Composition
• Weight Management
Lesson 2: Fitness Fundamentals
• Cardiorespiratory Endurance
• Muscular Fitness
• Muscular Flexibility
• Personal Fitness Programming
• Stress Assessment and Management Techniques
Lesson 3: Disease and Behavior
• Preventing Cardiovascular Disease
• Cancer Prevention
• Addictive Behavior
• Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections
• Lifetime Fitness and Wellness
Course 3- Coaching
Lesson 1: Co-Active Basics
• Co-Active Fundamentals
• Co-Active Contexts
Lesson 2: Principles
• Co-Active Principles
• Integration and Vision
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