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  Weight Loss Practitioner Diploma Course
Weight Loss Practitioner Diploma Course
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Huge numbers of clients are looking for a weight loss program that offers them motivation and support.

Weight Loss Practitioners have a unique opportunity to create a rewarding career helping their clients obtain their goals. The Weight Loss Practitioners program offers the opportunity for a career that provides family friendly, flexible work hours and the ability to set your own fees.

The Course is suitable for:

  • Beginners
  • Students considering establishing their own practice
  • Personal/ fitness trainers
  • Counsellors/ Psychologists
  • Those already working in the weight loss industry
  • Students wishing to undertake further studies in nutrition

This easy to follow and inspiring course provides you with the opportunity to obtain a qualification in weight loss. The course program provides a fascinating study in common causes of problems associated with overweight clients and how to encourage successful outcomes.

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VENUE
DATE FROM TO
TIME FROM TO
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FEE
SYDNEY:
        

WESTMEAD HOSPITAL - Westmead

21 Apr - 14 Jul 2009

6.30pm - 8.30pm
Each Tuesday

18 Apr 2009

$729*

MELBOURNE:
        

VICTORIA UNIVERSITY - Melbourne

TBA




*Includes all attendance and lecture notes. The certificate is granted on completion of the course and is based on at least 80% attendance.
 
YOU WILL LEARN :

MODULE 1
An introduction to ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY of the digestive system

  • Understanding health dangers associated with being overweight
  • Symptoms and diagnosis

MODULE 2
PSYCHOLOGY associated with overweight conditions

  • The psychology and phobias of weight again
  • Is your client ready?
  • Counselling skills relating to weight issues
  • Developing a positive outlook for your clients
  • Individual and group therapy

MODULE 3
THE PATH TO IMPROVEMENT

  • How to calculate body mass – Healthy weight range
  • Scientific and traditional understanding of achieving weight loss
  • Principles of nutrition
  • Understanding carbohydrates, proteins, absorption and metabolism
  • Advantages and disadvantages of various foods and diets
  • How to suggest or prepare healthy menus for your clients
  • Dietary aids
  • How to monitor the success of your client’s results

MODULE 4
LIFESTYLE CHANGE

  • Easy exercise regimes for your clients
  • Encouraging behavioural changes which lead to success
  • Suggestions regarding healthy and nourishing food preparation

MODULE 5
YOUR CAREER PATH OPPORTUNITIES

  • How to market your services to the community
  • How to form a strong client base
 

COURSE AIMS

The program encompasses weight gain aspects of medical physiology and anatomy, nutrition and counselling. The course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work as an effective professional weight loss practitioner.
 

EXPERIENCE AN INNOVATIVE AND CREATIVE PROGRAM

The program is constructed to offer students an enjoyable and stimulating rapid learning program.
1 x 2 hour evening lecture each week for 13 weeks.
Course fee: $729
 

COURSE MATERIALS
All course materials are supplied.
 

ABOUT YOUR LECTURER

Your lecturers are highly trained clinical instructors, with many years experience.
 

ABOUT YOUR LECTURES

Lectures are delivered in an informal and friendly, yet informative environment.
 

WHAT ARE MY OPPORTUNITIES
  • The ability to apply your new skills to your present career
  • Undertake further studies in nutrition or counselling
  • Establish your own practice working from home or within a lifestyle or fitness clinic
 
 
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