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...

12 Months / 300 Course Hrs

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Learning method

Instructor-led

$3,295

Self-paced. Study on your own schedule

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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

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)

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
Behavior Change Strategies
1. Psychology of Weight Control and Behavior Change
2. Coaching and Communication
3. Motivational Interviewing
4. Goal Setting
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. Nutrition Coaching Strategies
  2. Fitness Coaching Strategies for Weight Loss
  3. Integrating Nutrition and Fitness with Weight Loss Client
  4. Weight Maintenance and Sustainability
NASM Women's Fitness Specialization
1. Current Status of Women's Health
2. Neuromuscular, Skeletal, Cardiorespiratory, and Endocrine Considerations
3. Hormones and Weight Control
4. Pregnancy and Postnatal Considerations
5. Menopause Considerations
6. Fitness Assessments for Women
7. Flexibility Training for Women
8. Cardiorespiratory Training for Women
9. Core, Balance, Plyometric, and SAQ Training for Women
10. Resistance Training for Women
11. Integrated Program Design for Women
12. Nutrition Guidelines for Women
13. Psychological and Motivational Considerations
14. Business and Professionalism

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.

FAQ

Depending on the time and effort applied, a student can become a NASM Certified Personal Trainer in as little as two months. Earning certification as a NASM Weight Loss Coach builds on top of the NASM Certified Personal Trainer credential and can take another two to six months. Launching a successful career as a personal trainer, with an emphasis on weight loss coaching and women's fitness, will typically take longer, as it requires building a list of clients.

Personal trainers guide and motivate individuals or groups to achieve fitness goals. They typically work in a gym setting and are more likely to work a flexible shift that aligns with the availability of their clients, meaning early mornings, late afternoons, and evenings.

Weight loss coaches use their training in weight loss, nutrition, and exercise science to guide and motivate individuals or groups to achieve their weight loss and healthy living goals. They often work in a gym setting, although not exclusively.

Yes. This course will prepare you for the NASM Weight Loss Coach (WLC), which includes the Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC) certifications. The course also includes Weight Loss Specialization (WLS) and Women's Fitness Specialization (WFS) credentials.

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.

After you register, you will receive 12 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.

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.

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.

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

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NASM Weight Loss Coach and Women's Fitness Specialist (CPT/CNC/WLS + WFS) (Voucher Included)

Franklin University