Description
Gain a thorough understanding of the essentials of Nutrition and Weight Management. You will be introduced to the many aspects of eating behaviour as well as the physiological processes of the digestive system and the basic biochemistry involved. This course will also equip you to provide sound dietary advice and deliver weight management classes if that is your goal. Otherwise, as a fitness professional, it will be a valuable addition to your knowledge base and skillset whereby you will be qualified to offer more focused nutrition and weight management sessions and advice to clients.
Duration
3 months approximately
Certificates Awarded
1. FSSA Academy Certificate of Achievement in Nutrition and Weight Management
Delivery of the program
Virtual, Blended Learning
Assessment(s)
• MCQ Type
Course Content
· Introduction to the Nutrition & Weight Management Course
· What influences our eating?
· Introduction to nutrition principles
· Proteins
· Fats
· Carbohydrates
· Micronutrients
· Fluids
· Energy balance
· Exercise and weight management
· Food labelling
· Working with clients
· Nutrition for sports and exercise
Prerequisite(s)
• Should be able to read, understand and write basic English
• Should be over 18 years of age at the time of enrollment
• Must have Aadhar card
• Must have access to a tablet and/or laptop or smartphone