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Diabetes and Obesity

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£597.00

Group booking discounts available for bookings of 6 or more.

3 Months Interest Free Credit Available

An initial payment of £200 followed by 3 monthly payments of £132.33
  • Written and taught by medical doctors
  • Evidence based course
  • Learn from one of the UK's leading Exercise Medicine Specialists
  • Internationally recognised
  • Active IQ Accredited qualification
  • Weekend courses to work around your life

Become an expert in exercise for diabetes and obesity. Learn from our expert medical team who work in the NHS. Learn how to prescribe exercise and advise on nutrition to this complex group of patients. Our tutors are doctors who will teach you the latest research and practice!

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This qualification is aimed at level 3 qualified fitness instructors and personal trainers and focuses on how to manage obesity and diabetes using exercise and nutritional strategies. It evaluates the myths and truths surrounding obesity and provides a series of scientifically supported answers to tackle bulging waistlines and restore health and vitality.

Students learn via 2 face to face days and some great interactive online resources, virtual lectures and videos designed by our team of medical doctors

Over the two days you will cover:

  • Diabetes and Obesity Pathophysiology
  • Diabetes and Obesity Investigations and Management
  • Exercise Prescription

Certification
Active IQ Level 4 Certificate in Exercise and Nutritional Interventions for Obesity and Diabetes (QCF).

Entry Requirements
Students must have completed the Exercise Referral Course. If you have not completed this qualification; you can book the two together through our Career Package page.

Accreditation
Active IQ

Support
You will be supported throughout the course by your dedicated educational supervisor. Your tutor will be a medical doctor who is also an experienced fitness professional.

In this short module we discuss how to get the most out of the course and what you need to do!

In this module we look at the epidemiology, pathophysiology, signs, symptoms, investigations and management of obesity. In other words everything you need to know.

In this module we look at the epidemiology, pathophysiology, signs, symptoms, investigations and management of diabetes. In other words everything you need to know!! This section is delivered by a GP.

In this module we will look at medical and fitness testing as well as key aspect of the consultation that need to be changed and adapted for this group of clients.

Here we look at the key considerations for exercise programming and delivery in this group.

Here we look at the latest research and evidence in diabetes and obesity. We update this module annually in line with new research.

Anonymous

Tuesday 20 December 2016

Friendly and professional company

Abigail Rimmer

Monday 19 December 2016

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Helen Dowell

Thursday 08 December 2016

I liked the blood sugar experiments on the course- helped me to remember facts better.

Anonymous

Monday 28 November 2016

Great course, challenging but i enjoyed it.

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