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NASM Certified Weight Loss Coach (CPT, CNC, WLS) (Vouchers Included)

This course bundle will prepare you to pass the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) exams and earn your NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Nutrition Coach certifications, and Weight Loss Specialization.

$3,395.00 (USD)

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                                240 Course Hrs
                            

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                                    GES1043
                            
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                                9 Months
                            
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Overview

This course gives you the most extensive resources available to successfully pass the widely respected National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) certification exams. Using online videos, presentations, quizzes, readings, and interactive activities, you will receive thorough guidance and gain an understanding of Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC), and Weight Loss Specialists (WLS) content. You will also acquire the knowledge needed to sit for these exams successfully.

If you're thinking about studying for your personal trainer certification online, this course is an excellent way to do so. It includes exam preparation and all study materials, and you will gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities you need to become a successful NASM-CPT.

The NASM-CNC certification course will teach you how to incorporate nutrition coaching and behavior change into your fitness instruction, as nutrition plays a key role in almost every aspect of the health and fitness industry. Beyond fitness instruction, many clients want to pick up healthy eating patterns and make long-term behavior changes. This industry-recognized certification proves that you understand nutritional science and behavior change strategies and can effectively coach clients.

The NASM-WLS course holds relevance within the health and fitness industry, in particular weight loss. Weight loss is a serious subject that affects many people on a day-to-day basis. You will master the art of program design addressing an array of behavior change goals, learn how to create unique programs designed for specific client needs, and become an expert on avoiding weight loss obstacles. You will also learn to help clients anticipate and avoid the plateaus that come with weight loss and thoroughly explain diet cycles and the effects of dieting.

Upon completing this course bundle and successfully passing your exams, you will be a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, NASM Certified Nutrition Coach, and obtain your NASM Weight Loss Specialization. This course offers enrollment with vouchers. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the exams upon eligibility.

Objective

What you will learn

Mastery of health and fitness topics, including nutrition, program design, human movement science, and fitness assessments, among others
Teaching, customer service, and first aid skills
Organizational and communication skills
Foundational principles of nutrition science, including metabolism, macronutrients, micronutrients, hydration, alcohol, and nutrient timing
How culture, age, geographic region, and socioeconomic status influence dietary eating patterns
To customize a communication and coaching approach to fit your client's profile
To conduct a comprehensive client assessment and body composition testing
To explain the mechanisms and science behind trending diets and weight loss
The obesity epidemic, client assessments, and more

How you will benefit

Prepare for the NASM-CPT certification exam
Be ready to start your career as a certified personal trainer or an athletic trainer
As a NASM Certified Nutrition Coach, you will be able to coach clients in both fitness and nutrition
Create customized, evidence-based nutrition programs for your fitness clients
Gain the skills and expertise needed to fill health and fitness jobs, such as sports nutritionist, weight management consultant, and wellness coach
Designed to be an additional certification on an existing portfolio, thus bolstering marketability
Show a deeper level of competence in the subject of weight loss
Have all necessary CEUs to renew the NASM-CPT certification

Outline

NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
1. Professional Development and Responsibility
  1. Modern State of Health and Fitness
  2. The Personal Training Profession
2. Client Relations and Behavioral Coaching
  1. Psychology of Exercise
  2. Behavioral Coaching
3. Basic and Applied Sciences and Nutritional Concepts
  1. Nervous, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems
  2. Cardiorespiratory, Endocrine, and Digestive Systems
  3. Human Movement Science
  4. Exercise Metabolism and Bioenergetics
  5. Nutrition
  6. Supplementation
4. Assessment
  1. Health, Wellness, and Fitness Assessments
  2. Posture, Movement, and Performance Assessments
5. Exercise Technique and Training Instruction
  1. Integrated Training and the OPT Model
  2. Flexibility Training Concepts
  3. Cardiorespiratory Training Concepts
  4. Core Training Concepts
  5. Balance Training Concepts
  6. Plyometric (Reactive) Training Concepts
  7. Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training Concepts
  8. Resistance Training Concepts
6. Program Design
  1. The Optimum Performance Training Model
  2. Introduction to Exercise Modalities
  3. Chronic Health Conditions and Special Populations
NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC)
1. Nutritional Science
  1. Introduction
  2. Scope of Practice
  3. Evidence-Based Nutrition and Practice
  4. Food Preference and Influences
  5. Energy Balance and Metabolism
  6. Protein
  7. Carbohydrates
  8. Fats
  9. Alcohol
  10. Micronutrients
  11. Hydration
  12. Nutrient Timing
  13. Supplements
2. Behavior Change Strategies
  1. Psychology of Weight Control and Behavior Change
  2. Coaching and Communication
  3. Motivational Interviewing
  4. Goal Setting
3. Nutrition Coaching
  1. Dietary Assessment and Body Composition Testing
  2. Food and Supplement Labels and Portion Size
  3. Helping Clients Navigate the Real World
  4. Navigating Diets
  5. Nutrition Hot Topics and Controversies
  6. Managing Weight-Loss Plateaus and Maintaining Weight Loss
  7. Programming – Putting it All Together
NASM Weight Loss Specialist (WLS)
1. Introduction to the NASM Weight Loss Specialist
  1. Introduction
  2. Scope of Practice
2. The Obesity Epidemic
  1. The State of Obesity
  2. The Physiology of Obesity
  3. Psychosocial and Obesity
3. The Science of Weight Loss
  1. Metabolism
  2. Nutrition and Supplementation
  3. The Impact of Exercise on Weight Loss
  4. Psychology of Weight Loss
4. Client Assessments
  1. The Client Intake Process
  2. Conducting Fitness Assessments
5. The Weight Loss Coaching Process
  1. Fitness Coaching Strategies for Weight Loss
  2. Integrating Nutrition and Fitness with Weight Loss Client
  3. Weight Maintenance and Sustainability

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Does this course prepare you for a certification?

Yes, you will be prepared to sit for the Weight Loss Specialist (WLS), the NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC), and the NCCA accredited NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) exams offered online through NASM. The CPT exam can be taken online or at a local (PSI) testing center.

When can I start this course?

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

How long does it take to complete this course?

After you register, you will receive 9 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.

What if I don't have enough time to complete the course within the time frame provided?

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

What kind of support will I receive?

Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.

What happens when I complete the course?

Upon successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered through.

Am I guaranteed a job?

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What is the best personal trainer certification?

The best personal trainer certification is the NASM Certified Personal Trainer credential, especially if you want to work with people of all fitness levels and varying physical abilities. This certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine is the easiest way to ensure that you have all the fundamentals you need to be a knowledgeable trainer, because it has very few prerequisites. NASM is a rewarding option whether you're coaching elite athletes or clients who lead moderately active lifestyles. NASM also focuses on injury prevention and rehabilitation with an ear to current discoveries and studies in the field. You'll be able to instruct your clients in safety techniques as well as keep them from aggravating existing injuries or musculoskeletal issues.

NASM-certified personal trainers are among the most desirable fitness professionals. This credential is one of the top certifications available in the United States, because it's such a versatile springboard for careers in fitness and athletic training, clinical fitness training, and sports medicine. Depending on your career focus, you may want to supplement this training with other certifications. With this as your foundation, you can mix and match other credentials from NASM and other reputable training organizations, like ACSM and NCSF. The Senior Personal Trainer Certification or the NCSF Certified Strength Coach (CSC) program may be good specializations to pursue in addition to the NASM certification.

What are the different personal trainer certifications?

There are several different personal trainer certifications, and their specialization opportunities and requirements depend on their accrediting organization. The five best personal trainer certifications are awarded by the American Council on Exercise (ACE), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), and National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Each of these organizations offers personal trainer certifications, as well as specialized endorsements to help you bring focus to your career.

Personal trainer certifications are often combined with specialized training qualifications, including corrective exercise, performance enhancement, strength coaching, advanced personal fitness training, personal training and group exercise training for older adults, and much more. Many personal trainers start out with a fundamental certification, like the NASM Certified Personal Trainer credential, and they further their education and their career over time. However, some preparation courses and tests combine the CPT exam with a supplemental endorsement in one of the specialized tracks, which is a great choice if you have a particular focus in mind.

What are the top personal training certifications?

The top five personal training certifications are also the most popular among today's trainers and employers. These are awarded by the American Council on Exercise (ACE), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), and National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

Before completing any of these top personal training certifications, you'll need to start by earning your CPR and AED certificate. That's all that's required before you pursue Certified Personal Trainer credentials from NASM or ACE, but the others—ACSM, ISSA, and NSCA—do require you to have a high school diploma or GED. If you have all the prerequisites, and you still can't decide, consider the particular approaches to training that each organization takes.

ACE is a great choice for prospective trainers who want to work with a variety of clients and ability levels. ACSM is a good choice if you plan to work in medical centers and with seniors. ISSA is an academic institution, and its curriculum is implemented by the U.S. Department of Education. NASM is very well-rounded with some extra attention to injury prevention and rehab. Lastly, NSCA is another well-rounded certification and focuses on training for more active lifestyles.

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