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Our Fitness and Nutrition Coaching course provides all the information you need to coach others to their optimal health. This comprehensive guide will show you all the aspects of health and wellness and how they can be applied to unique individuals. Health is not just the absence of illness but it’s a feeling of overall well-being. This course takes a personalized approach that guides you through the development of an attainable and enjoyable fitness and wellness program. Learn current, practical information and tips on health and fitness topics, from nutrition and stress management, to flexibility and strength. Each individual is responsible for their own personal health, but first they must be given proper information. As a Fitness & Nutrition Coach you will be able to provide people with information they can use to improve their quality of life.
Prerequisite(s): None
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Recognize the importance of physical activity and nutrition for wellness
- Identify the steps for measuring body mass and assessing physical fitness
- Recall methods for building and maintaining muscular strength and flexibility
- Describe the importance of stress management and behavior modification for overall health
- List the steps for structuring a coaching session
Fitness and Nutrition Coaching Module 1
The Foundations of Health and Wellness
- The Coaching Mindset
- Coaching vs. Training
- Needs of Coaches
- Where Coaches Work
- Scope of Practice
- Defining Health, Fitness, and Wellness
- Dimensions of Wellness
- What Shapes our Health
- Prevention and the Coach’s Role
Fitness and Nutrition Coaching Module 2
Anatomy and Principles of Physical Fitness
- The Musculoskeletal System
- The Cardiovascular and Respiratory System
- Energy Systems
- How the Body Adapts to Energy
- Components of Fitness
- The FITT Principle
- Core Training Principles
- Recovery and Avoiding Overtraining
Fitness and Nutrition Coaching Module 3
Fitness Assessment and Program Design
- Screening and Readiness
- Simple, Safe Assessments
- Designing the Program
- Cardiovascular, Strength and Flexibility Training
- Warm-Up, Workout, and Cool-Down
- Progressing and Adjusting
Fitness and Nutrition Coaching Module 4
Nutrition Fundamentals for Coaches
- Macronutrients
- Micronutrients and Hydration
- Dietary Guidelines and Food Labels
- Nutrition and Scope of Practice
- Building a Balanced Plate
- General Guidance vs. Medical Nutrition Therapy
Fitness and Nutrition Coaching Module 5
Weight Management and Energy Balance
- Energy Balance
- Metabolism and What Affects It
- Health Weight Change
- Myths and Risky Practices
- Fad Diets and Warning Signs
- Coaching for Lasting Results
Fitness and Nutrition Coaching Module 6
Behavior Change and Motivation
- Readiness and Ambivalence
- Understanding Motivation
- Confidence and Self-Belief
- Setting Goals that Work
- SMART and Behavior-Based Goals
- Handling Setbacks
Fitness and Nutrition Coaching Module 7
Lifetime Coaching
- Communication Skills
- Building Trust and Rapport
- Motivational Interviewing Basics
- Structuring a Coaching Session
- The Role of Sleep
- Understanding and Managing Stress
- Building Health Habits
- The Connected Lifestyle
Fitness and Nutrition Coaching Module 8
Professional Practice and Ethics
- Coaching Across the Lifespan
- Common Chronic Conditions
- Safety and Warning Signs
- Preventing Injuries
- Ethics and Professional Conduct
- Legal and Business Basics
- Marketing and Client Retention
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses are always under improvement for your benefit**
Ed4Career is committed to being both environmentally conscious and making it easier for you to study! We’re making your education mobile! All of our textbooks are now provided as eTextbooks. You can access them on your laptop, tablet, or mobile device and can study anytime, anywhere.
The move away from physical books to eTextbooks means you get the latest, most up-to-date version available. This also makes your training more accessible, so you can study anywhere you have your phone or tablet. The best part is that all materials are included in your training cost so there are NO extra fees for books!
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).
**Certification exams are not included in the cost of the course.**
Internet Connection
- Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
- Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
- Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
- Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- Apple QuickTime Media Player
