Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals
Master evidence-based nutrition principles and weight management strategies to effectively guide clients toward healthy, sustainable lifestyle changes.
Master evidence-based nutrition principles and weight management strategies to effectively guide clients toward healthy, sustainable lifestyle changes.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full NASM Personal Fitness Trainer Professional Certificate program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Describe principles of energy balance and apply them to weight management strategies
Evaluate the role of macro and micronutrients in body composition and overall health
Analyze factors contributing to weight gain and loss
Assess client nutritional patterns effectively
Provide nutritional guidance within appropriate scope of practice
Build rapport with clients to encourage lasting lifestyle changes
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
18 Hours PreRecorded video
25 assignments
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course equips fitness professionals with essential knowledge about nutrition and weight management to effectively guide clients toward their health goals. The curriculum covers fundamental concepts of energy balance, macro and micronutrients, digestion, metabolism, and dietary patterns. Students learn to evaluate nutritional patterns, provide appropriate guidance within their scope of practice, and develop strategies for motivating clients to adopt sustainable lifestyle changes. Through practical exercises and case studies, participants gain skills in dietary assessment, meal planning, and addressing psychological aspects of eating behaviors. The course emphasizes evidence-based approaches to weight management while considering individual needs, preferences, and health conditions.
Nutrition and Dietary Supplements
Module 1 · 5 Hours to complete
Introduction to the Science of Digestion and Metabolism
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Dietary Patterns and Eating Behaviors
Module 3 · 4 Hours to complete
Understanding Weight Management
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Course 4 Final Quiz and Assignment
Module 5 · 3 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Content Development Manager at the National Academy of Sports Medicine
Casey DeJong is a Content Development and Production Manager at the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), where he plays a crucial role in shaping educational content for aspiring fitness professionals. He is also an instructor for the NASM Personal Fitness Trainer Professional Certificate program on Coursera, where he teaches foundational principles of exercise science and personalized program development. With a background in instructional design, Casey has previously held positions such as Senior Instructional Designer at NASM and adjunct professor at Western International University. He holds multiple degrees, including a BS in Business Marketing and an MBA from the University of Phoenix, along with certifications in product management and generative AI skills. His expertise lies in creating engaging learning experiences that empower students to succeed in the fitness industry.
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