This qualification is for those who wish to be able to plan and deliver safe and effective weight management programmes to members of the population with Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus and/or Metabolic Syndrome.
Learners will cover:
Knowledge and understanding relating to the qualification:
- weight management for individuals with obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome
- how to encourage long-term behaviour change in individuals with obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome
- classifications relating to body composition and disease risk in individuals with obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome
- the importance of building relationships with key individuals and organisations in delivering a weight management programme
- treatments and disease states for obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome
- the impact of exercise and physical activity for individuals with obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome
- how to manage the risks associated with programming exercise for individuals with obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome
- how to motivate individuals with obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome in weight management sessions
Skills relating to the qualification:
- plan and deliver physical activity components as part of weight management programmes
- design, review and adapt weight management programmes
Accreditation:
- Level of entry onto REPS: Level 4
