NASM Certified Weight Loss Coach (CPT, CNC, WLS) (Vouchers Included)
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...
NASM Certified Weight Loss Coach (CPT, CNC, WLS) (Vouchers Included)
Details + Objectives
Course code: GES1043
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
How the course is taught
- Self-paced, online course
- 9 Months to complete
- Open enrollment, begin anytime
- 240 course hours
Instructors & Support
This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.
Requirements
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, there are prerequisites to complete the NCCA Accredited CPT Certification Exam through NASM:
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Hold current Emergency Cardiac Care (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification before attempting the exam (not included with course)
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 10 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.16 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:
- NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training
- You'll also receive access to practice exams and study materials, to help you prepare for your certification exam. A robust set of resources will also be available to you such as videos, presentations, readings, quizzes, and activities.
Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.
More About
About Certification: National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) develops comprehensive programs to educate and train sports medicine professionals and advance the field. By incorporating the latest scientific research into all of its programs, NASM takes its sports medicine education to the next level, allowing those who earn its credentials to excel as well. Whether you're a beginner in the field or an experienced trainer, courses certified by NASM will help you impress your clients—and improve your career prospects.