Level 4 Diabetes & Obesity

Course Introduction

The Level 4 Obesity and Diabetes Certificate is designed to allow you to work closely with clinicians and others within the medical community. This course trains learners to a professionally competent level, enabling them to plan, conduct and review programmes to address the needs of clients with obesity and/or diabetes. Enabling them to support clients to change their eating behaviours to aid in the management of obesity and/or diabetes.

You’ll gain the highly sought-after skills to devise and deliver exercise programmes for those with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, or clinical obesity. The course is also perfectly suited for fitness instructors and personal trainers looking to expand their client base within this growing demographic.

Our Promise to You

Receive the Platinum standard of International Active IQ qualification, along with CIMSPA endorsement.

Benefit from BODYCORE’s signature approach of text support, weekly immersion sessions & monthly HUB training days.

Job interview guaranteed, as well as CV & business planning to support your career goals.

Ongoing support from independent PT MENTORS™, and our networking community of professionals, to ensure your success.

Target Learners

Experienced Instructors wishing to further their career in the health and fitness sector as a specialist instructor who can address the needs of clients with obesity and/or diabetes

Course Objectives

• To develop an understanding of the prevalence and classification of obesity and diabetes

• To be able to determine obesity-related health risk • To understand the contributing factors that lead to the development of obesity and diabetes

• To apply appropriate training approaches to plan and design physical activity and exercise programmes for clients with obesity and/or diabetes

• To understand how medications, psychological/sociological factors and co-morbidities affect an obese and/or diabetic client’s ability to exercise safely and effectively

• To be able to support clients to adopt healthier eating behaviours as part of a programme to manage obesity and/or diabetes

Progression

Trainees who have purchased this course, often purchase one of these:

• Active IQ Level 2 Kettlebells, Studio Cycling, Aqua, ETM or Gym

• Active IQ Level 3 Assessing Competency, Pre and Post Natal, Education and Training, Nutrition for Sport and Exercise, Personal Training, Exercise Referral, Pilates, Sports Massage or Yoga

• Active IQ Level 4 Advanced Personal Training or Strength and Conditioning

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I Need Any Existing Qualifications?

Learners must hold a Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral or equivalent.

How Much Does It Cost?

This qualification is £500.

What Is A PT MENTOR™

A PT MENTOR™ is simply someone whose actions, attitudes and successes, inspire and motivate others toward achievement.

PT MENTORS™ lead, guide, focus, and drive their trainees. They set goals, create action and business plans, overcome objections and obstacles, and smash their targets.

Your PT MENTOR™ will spend time with you in the gym environment, preparing you for your observed assessment. Here you will cover advanced cardiovascular and muscular techniques and Training Systems. This synergy of the practical and theoretical is BODYCORE’s signature approach to learning and truly prepares you for the real world gym environment.

How Is The Qualification Assessed?