CYQ Certificate in Nutrition & Weight Management, Level 3

"An insight into healthy eating and weight management" The Certificate in Nutrition & Weight Management is one of the five core course modules of the CYQ Certificate in Personal Training. It can also be taken as a stand-alone qualification. The course covers nutrients, energy systems, measuring and eating for energy and the physiology and psychology of dieting. It also covers the principles of healthy eating and weight management in relation to exercise, sports and well-being and will enable the Personal Trainer to give advice on and plan for effective long-term fat/weight loss, based on sound scientific principles.

TARGET CANDIDATES

This course is designed for:

• Instructors who are seeking to work towards the CYQ Certificate in Personal Training
• Those who wish to provide appropriate nutritional advice for a variety of client needs
• Gym Instructors or Fitness Supervisors who are seeking to enhance their qualifications
• Those who are already working as Advanced Instructors but who lack a recognised qualification

PREREQUISITES

• Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instruction or equivalent
  • Note: if applying for the full Certificate in Personal Training, candidates must hold a Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instruction
• NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Exercise & Fitness Knowledge
• Candidates should provide evidence of ongoing industry experience

COURSE DESCRIPTION

• The Digestive System
• Nutrients, nutrition and health
• Nutrition and energy systems
• Measuring energy and eating for energy
• Fluids and hydration
• Healthy eating guidelines
• The physiology and psychology of dieting
• Shopping, food labels, cooking and eating out
• Planning a safe and effective nutrition and exercise programme

ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE

• Multiple choice Theory Paper
• Live Case Study

Candidates can arrange to sit the Theory Paper and submit their Case Study by contacting Julie.Mills@theymca.org.uk

Any of the following qualifications are essential pre-requisites to this course. You must hold a current (dated within the past three years) certificate or have maintained Continued Professional Development in these areas. Please contact us if you are in any doubt about whether your qualifications are acceptable as pre-requisites.