Aim
To train 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.
To train learners to a professionally competent level enabling them to support clients to change their eating behaviours to aid in the management of obesity and/or diabetes.
To develop an understanding of the prevalence and classification of obesity and diabetes,
To be able to determine obesity related health risks.
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 clients ability to exercise safely and effectively.
To be able to support clients to adopt healthier lifestyle behaviours as part of a programme to manage diabetes and or obesity.
Progression
Learners may wish to add to their portfolio of skills by completing the following:
- Level 3 Award In Designing Exercise Programmes for Older Adults
- Level 3 Award in Designing Pre and Post Natal Exercise Programmes
- Level 3 Award In Designing Exercise Programmes for Disabled Clients
- Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates Matwork
- Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga
- Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
- Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy
- Level 4 Certificate in Physical Activity and Lifestyle Strategies for Managing Low Back Pain