Nutrition and Fitness Professional Certificate Program
Course Overview
This training program combines a two course training track:
Nutritional Consultant Fitness and Nutrition CoachingThe general public has come to realize that they can influence their own health. This insight has spurred an interest in personal wellness and created a desire for health information. There are differing views about what specifically constitutes health and wellness. In general, it can best be described as a blend of physical health and health sciences. Health is not just the absence of illness but it is a feeling of overall well-being. This course takes a personalized approach that guides you through the development of an attainable and enjoyable fitness and wellness program. The program provides current, practical information and tips on health and fitness topics, from nutrition and stress management, to flexibility and strength. Each individual is responsible for their own personal health, but first they must be given proper information. As a Fitness and Nutrition Coach you will be able to provide people with information to improve their health and quality of life. In this course you will also learn more about developing a successful coaching business and marketing your coaching practice.Program Objectives
After completing this course, you should be able to:
Comprehend how nutrition relates to overall health
Identify the components of food and how it is used by the body
Define vitamins and minerals and their role in the body
Identify the nutritional needs throughout the lifespan
Comprehend the role of nutritional therapy when treating disease
Comprehend the importance of physical activity and nutrition for wellness
Identify the steps for measuring body mass and assessing physical fitness
Identify methods for building and maintaining muscular strength and flexibility
Comprehend the importance of stress management for fending off ailments of the mind and body
Identify the steps for starting your own coaching business
After completing this course, you should be able to:
Comprehend how nutrition relates to overall health
Identify the components of food and how it is used by the body
Define vitamins and minerals and their role in the body
Identify the nutritional needs throughout the lifespan
Comprehend the role of nutritional therapy when treating disease
Comprehend the importance of physical activity and nutrition for wellness
Identify the steps for measuring body mass and assessing physical fitness
Identify methods for building and maintaining muscular strength and flexibility
Comprehend the importance of stress management for fending off ailments of the mind and body
Identify the steps for starting your own coaching business
Job Outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects moderate job growth for dietitians and nutritionists through 2020. Awareness of and emphasis on wellness, nutrition and fitness have grown in recent decades. Demand for fitness and nutrition consulting is projected to remain strong.
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What are my payment options?
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What is difference between a certificate and a certification?
By successfully completing a course through one of our college or university partners the student is awarded a Certificate of Completion from the institution. If there is a state or national exam that the course is preparing a student for, the proper certifying body will be indicated and that association will proctor and award any type of certification. This is the student’s responsibility, although ECA is here to help guide our students in the right direction.
Does this course translate in to college credit?
Through our college and university partners, ECA offers non-credit certificate programs.
How long do access to my complete my course?
Access will begin on your start date and end on your end date unless otherwise specified. If you are falling behind in your course please contact an Education Consultant to talk about your options.
When are the course start dates?
The course start dates are determined by the student due to open-enrollment.
Is the Certification exam included in the course?
The certification exam is not included in the cost of the course unless otherwise specified in the course education and training plan.
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