Language: English
Short Description: This course is designed specifically for people who don’t have any real experience in fitness coaching but want to become a professional fitness and nutrition coach.The course includes a variety of audio and visual aids that will help make the learning process more informative and engaging.
As a nutrition and fitness professional, you’ll be informing and guiding people on how to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. This course will provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge to become a successful fitness professional. Thus, you, the student, will learn:
• Practical information and tips on fitness and general health topics, which range from stress management and nutrition to strength and flexibility
• How to develop a coaching business, market your business, and grow profit in limited periods
• About how proper nutrition can help prevent various illness and promote better health in the process
• How to evaluate people’s diets and lifestyles to advise them on diet plans that are in line with their health goals, taste, and temperament
• Fundamentals of nutritional biochemistry, whole food nutrition, metabolism, and digestive physiology
This course incorporates various interactive elements in the curriculum that will help you learn how to deal with your clients once you secure employment as a professional fitness and nutrition coach. With time, you can even run your own fitness coaching business.
Instructor Description: Though this program is a self-paced program it is supported by an educational mentor. Educational mentors are subject matter experts who have years of experience in their field as well as the necessary educational training and credentials to work as an expert. The mentor is available to answer any questions a learner may have including questions on course content, course material, certifications, and even industry questions. Mentors also monitor the progress of learners to ensure training retention and program advancement. In eLearning, motivation is a key tool to success. Because of this, mentors provide encouraging comments, feedback, and coaching to motivate learners throughout the duration of the program to support completion and success!
Certification: Upon successful completion of our Fitness and Nutrition Coaching course, students will be prepared to sit for the NCCB national certification exam to become a Certified Health and Fitness Coach (CHFC).
Upon successful completion of our Nutritional Consultant course, students will be prepared for an entry-level position as a nutritional coach and will be prepared to sit for the NCCB national certification exam to become 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
Mac computers MUST have Microsoft Window Operating Systems over Bootcamp (Bootcamp is a free download from Apple''s website)
• Google Chrome is the best browser for this course
• Cookies MUST be enabled
• Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• Kindle Reader App may be needed for some reading assignments (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded onto your computer.)
• Adobe PDF Reader
• Adobe Flash Player
• Adobe Acrobat Reader, Apple Quicktime, Windows Media Player, &/or Real Player
• PowerPoint Viewer (Use this if you don''t have PowerPoint)
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Lesson 1
Nutritional Consultant Module 1
Nutrition and You
• What is Nutrition?
• Individual Nutrients
• How Can Diet Improve Your Health?
• Assessing Nutritional Status
• Average American Diet
• Principles of Healthy Eating
• Dietary Reference Intakes
• MyPlate Food Guidance System
• Food Labels
Nutritional Consultant Module 2
Digestion, Absorption, Transport, and Carbohydrates
• Processes and Organs Involved in Digestion
• How is Food Chemically Digested?
• How Nutrients are Absorbed
• How are Nutrients Transported throughout the Body?
• How Do We Digest and Absorb Carbohydrates
• How Do We Maintain Blood Glucose Levels?
• Dietary Fiber
• Carbohydrate Intake Recommendations
• Differences with Sugars
Nutritional Consultant Module 3
Lipids and Proteins
• Lipids Structure
• How Are Lipids Digested, Absorbed, & Transported in the Body?
• Functions of Lipids in the Body
• Daily Intake Triglycerides
• Trans Fat and Cholesterol
• Digesting and Absorbing Proteins
• Function of Protein in the Body
• How Much Protein Do You Need Daily?
Nutritional Consultant Module 4
Alcohol
• What is Alcohol?
• How is it Made?
• Why Do People Drink Alcohol?
• Alcohol Absorption Stomach and Small Intestine
• Alcohol Metabolized Stomach and Liver
• Alcohol Circulates in the Blood
• Gender, Genetics, and Ethnicity – Alcohol Blood Levels
• Immediate and Short Term Effects
• Long Term Effects
Nutritional Consultant Module 5
Energy Metabolism
• What is Metabolism?
• Chemical Reactions
• Enzymes and Hormones Regulate Metabolism
• How Does ATP Fuel Metabolism?
• How Do the Macronutrients Provide ATP?
• Absorptive and Post-absorptive States
• How Does the Body Metabolize Alcohol?
Nutritional Consultant Module 6
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
• What are Vitamins?
• How Do Vitamins Differ in Their Absorption and Storage?
• What are Antioxidants?
• What’s the Best Source of Vitamins?
• Vitamins Destroyed During Cooking or Storage
• Some Vitamins are Fortified with Vitamins
• Bioavailability
Nutritional Consultant Module 7
Water-Soluble Vitamins
• Primary Functions of Water-Soluble Vitamins
• Vitamin-Like Compounds
• Choline Helps Protect the Liver
• Carnitine, Lipoic Acid, and Inositol Are Needed for Overall Health
• The B Vitamins Act as Coenzymes in Many Metabolic Processes
• Water-Soluble Vitamins in Other Critical Roles
Nutritional Consultant Module 8
Water
• Why is Water Essential to Life?
• How is Water Balance Maintained?
• How Do Water and Sodium Affect Blood Pressure?
• How Much Water Do You Need?
• Best Sources of Water
• Diuretics Affect on Water Balance
Nutritional Consultant Module 9
Major and Trace Minerals
• What are Minerals?
• Fluid Balance
• Participate as Cofactors
• Bones and Teeth
• Toxicity
• Why Do We Need Trace Minerals?
• Trace Mineral Deficiencies
• Arsenic, Boron, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium
Nutritional Consultant Module 10
Energy Balance and Body Composition
• What is Energy Balance and Why is it Important?
• Food and Beverages Provide Energy
• Body Processes
• Total Daily Energy
• How to Measure Energy Expenditure
• How Body Composition is Assessed
• How Do We Estimate a Healthy Body Weight?
Nutritional Consultant Module 11
Weight Management, Nutrition, and Fitness
• How is Food Intake Regulated?
• How Do Fat Cells Form and Expand?
• Genetics and Environment Influence Obesity
• Healthy Weight Loss
• Why is Physical Fitness Important?
• Carbs, Fats, Proteins Used During Exercise
• Vitamins and Minerals Important for Fitness
• Fluid Intake Affect Fitness
Nutritional Consultant Module 12
Pregnancy Through Infancy
• Prenatal Development
• Nutrients and Health Behaviors
• Physiological Changes Occur in the Mother
• Second and Third Trimesters
• Breast-Feeding
• Formula Alternatives
• Infant’s Nutrient Needs
• Introduce Solid Foods
Nutritional Consultant Module 13
Toddlers Through Adolescence
• Nutritional Needs of Toddlers and Preschoolers
• Adults Influence on Eating Habits
• Nutritional Needs of School-Aged Children
• Nutrition-Related Issues School-Aged Children
• Nutritional Needs of Adolescents
• Nutritional Issues Affect Adolescents
Nutritional Consultant Module 14
Older Adults
• Demographics of Aging in America
• What Changes Occur as Part of the Aging Process?
• Nutrient Needs of Older Adults
• Nutrition-Related Health Concerns of Older Adults
• Socioeconomic and Psychological Issues
Nutritional Consultant Module 15
Food Safety, Global Nutrition, and Availability
• Foodborne Illnesses
• Food Supply Protection
• Food Additives, Hormones, and Antibiotics
• Sustainable Food System
• Hunger and Malnutrition
• Population Risks
• How Can We Reduce Hunger?
Fitness and Nutrition Coaching Module 1
Physical Fitness and Wellness
• Life Expectancy
• Lifestyle
• Physical Activity
• Types of Physical Fitness
• Guidelines for Physical Fitness
• Wellness Education
• Living in a Toxic Environment
• Personal Values and Behavior
• Planning and Willpower
• Self-Efficacy
• Behavior Change Theories
Fitness and Nutrition Coaching Module 2
Nutrition and Weight Management
• Nutrients
• A Healthy Balanced Diet
• Nutrient Supplementation
• Benefits of Food
• Iron Deficiency
• Body Composition
• Body Shape and Health Risk
• Weight Management in the Modern Environment
• Physiology of Weight Loss
• Types of Exercise
Fitness and Nutrition Coaching Module 3
Endurance and Muscular Fitness
• Basic Cardiorespiratory Physiology
• Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise
• Assessing Cardiorespiratory Endurance
• Benefits of Strength Training
• Gender Differences
• Factors that Affect Muscular Fitness
• Strength-Training Exercise
• Exercise Safety Guidelines
Fitness and Nutrition Coaching Module 4
Muscular Flexibility and Fitness Programming
• Benefits of Good Flexibility
• Assessing Flexibility
• Flexibility Exercises
• Preventing and Rehabilitating Low Back Pain
• Exercise Prescription
• Skill-Related Fitness
• General Exercise Considerations
• Nutrition and Hydration
• Women’s Health and Exercise
• Exercise and Aging
Fitness and Nutrition Coaching Module 5
Stress Assessment and Cardiovascular Disease
• How the Body Adapts to Stress
• How Perception and Attitude Affect Health
• Sleep and Time Management
• How the Body Responds to Stress
• Forms of Cardiovascular Disease
• Stroke
• Coronary Heart Disease
• Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
Fitness and Nutrition Coaching Module 6
Cancer and Addiction
• How Cancer Starts
• Genetic vs. Environmental Risk
• Dietary Changes
• Early Detection
• How Addiction Develops
• Drugs and Dependence
• Alcohol
• Tobacco
• Why People Smoke
Fitness and Nutrition Coaching Module 7
Lifetime Fitness and Wellness
• Types and Causes of Sexually Transmitted Infections
• Four Most Common Bacterial STIs
• Four Most Common Viral STIs
• Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections
• Life Expectancy and Physiological Age
• Conventional Western Medicine
• Complementary and Alternative Medicine
• Integrative Medicine
• Self-Evaluation and Behavioral Goals
Fitness and Nutrition Coaching Module 8
Starting Your Coaching Business
• Consulting vs. Coaching
• Setting Up Your Business
• Choosing a Target Market
• Setting Up Your Office
• Finding Those First Clients
• Deciding How Much to Charge
• Creating Coaching Packages
• Keeping Those First Clients
• Sales and Marketing Systems
• Making a Profit
• Publicizing Your Business
• Hiring an Office Manager
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