NASM Weight Loss Coach and Women's Fitness Specialist (CPT/CNC/WLS + WFS) (Voucher Included)
With more and more women turning to fitness to improve health and quality of life, the demand for personal trainers with special knowledge of the fitness needs of this demographic has skyrocketed—making now the perfect time to become a Weight Loss Coach with a Women's Fitness Specialization from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
This NASM weight loss coach and women's fitness trainer bundle gives you the training needed to excel in the expanding field of weight loss coaching. Using...
NASM Weight Loss Coach and Women's Fitness Specialist (CPT/CNC/WLS + WFS) (Voucher Included)
Details + Objectives
Course code: GES1107
What you will learn
- Define human movement system components
- Describe cardiovascular and respiratory system function
- Understand essential energy production methods and biomechanics terminology
- Define an integrated fitness assessment and cardiorespiratory training components
- Review the importances types of fitness training and selected chronic health conditions
- Understand macronutrients and supplementation functions, and nutritional science principles
- Develop teaching, customer service, and first aid skills, and have organizational and communication skills
- Master health and fitness topics, including nutrition, program design, and assessments, for both genders
- Customize communication and coaching approach to fit client's profile
- Conduct comprehensive client assessment and body composition testing, and master fitness and nutrition guidelines for women
- Business and professionalism.
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.
- You will be prepared to pass a certification exam for the WFS.
- Holding the WFS Certification will make you stand out from other trainers who do not have women's fitness credentials.
How the course is taught
- Self-paced, online course
- 12 Months to complete
- Open enrollment, begin anytime
- 300 course hours
Instructors & Support
NASM
This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.
Instructor Interaction: The instructor looks forward to interacting with learners in the online moderated discussion area to share their expertise and answer any questions you may have on the course content.
Requirements
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites for this course, although a personal trainer certification or a fitness specialization is recommended.
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac. Chromebooks are not compatible.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Microsoft Word Online
- 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 and will be available online.
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.