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NASM Certified Nutrition Coach + Weight Loss Specialist with Workforce Development Kit (Vouchers Included)

This comprehensive course bundle will teach you how to incorporate nutrition coaching, behavior change, and weight loss into your fitness instruction. Upon successful exam completion, you will become a NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC) and obtain your Weight Loss Specialization (WLS).

$3,900.00 (USD)

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                                160 Course Hrs
                            

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                                    WDK1042
                            
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                                6 Months
                            
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Overview

Nutrition plays a key role in almost every aspect of the health and fitness industry. Beyond fitness instruction, many clients want to pick up healthy eating patterns and make long-term behavior changes. Completing this nutrition course and successfully passing the certification exam will make you a NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC). This industry-recognized certification proves that you understand nutritional science and behavior change strategies and can effectively coach clients.

You will master the art of program design addressing an array of behavior change goals, learn how to create unique programs designed for specific client needs, and become an expert on avoiding weight loss obstacles. You will also learn to help clients anticipate and avoid the plateaus that come with weight loss and have the ability to explain diet cycles and the effects of dieting. This course also holds relevance within the health and fitness industry, particularly weight loss, as this is a serious subject that affects many people on a day-to-day basis.

Upon successfully completing this course and passing the exam, you will achieve your NASM-WLS—providing you with skills necessary to assist clients with their weight loss goals, develop behavior change strategies, and coach clients within the modern fitness world.

This course offers enrollment with vouchers to complete the NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC) and Weight Loss Specialization (WLS) online exams. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the exam upon eligibility.

Workforce Development Kit

The content in the Workforce Development Kit covers a variety of computer and life skills that are crucial for success in the modern workplace. You'll learn how to type faster and more accurately, manage files and protect your computer, and use popular Microsoft software like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Additionally, you can improve your communication skills, build better relationships, and even develop your math and English language abilities. By utilizing these resources, you'll have the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in both your personal and professional life.

Objective

What you will learn

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
Understand the obesity epidemic, client assessments, and the weight loss coaching process
Develop computer skills and technological literacy to succeed in the modern workplace, including typing, file management, and proficiency in Microsoft software
Improve communication skills, build better relationships, and develop math and English language abilities
Learn practical life skills such as making decisions, preventing intimidation, and designing a happy life

How you will benefit

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
Possess an additional certification for 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 Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification
The Workforce Development Kit provides a comprehensive set of essential skills for personal and professional success in the modern world

Outline

NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC)
1. 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
2. Behavior Change Strategies
  1. Psychology of Weight Control and Behavior Change
  2. Coaching and Communication
  3. Motivational Interviewing
  4. Goal Setting
3. 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
Workplace Skills
1. Computer Skills for the Workplace
  1. Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2019
  2. Intermediate Microsoft Word 2019
  3. Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2019
  4. Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2019/Office 365
  5. Introduction to Microsoft Word 2019
  6. Keyboarding
  7. Introduction to Microsoft Outlook 2019
  8. Introduction to Windows 11
2. Soft Skills
  1. Get Assertive!
  2. Skills for Making Great Decisions
  3. Achieving Success with Difficult People
  4. Interpersonal Communication
  5. Keys to Effective Communication
  6. Listen to Your Heart, and Success Will Follow
3. Academic Support
  1. Math Refresher
  2. Grammar Refresher
  3. Grammar Refresher II
4. Language Support
  1. Grammar for ESL
  2. Writing for ESL

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Does this course prepare you for a certification?

Yes, you will be prepared for the Weight Loss Specialist (WLS) and the NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC) exams offered online through NASM.

Will I get a Certificate of Completion for the Workforce Development Kit?

The Kit is a library of information and content to be used as a reference while completing your Advanced Career Training. There are no Certificates of Completion for the content found within the Kit. Any activities completed within the Kit will not count towards the completion of your Advanced Career Training. Completion of your Advanced Career Training should be your main goal.

Does the Workforce Development Kit prepare you for a certification?

The Kit is designed as a resource to help in your learning journey. There are no certifications available for this content.

How long will I have access to the Workforce Development Kit?

After you enroll and have a start date, you will receive 12 months of access to the content within the Kit. You may utilize any of the resources at your own pace but should focus most of your goal toward completing your Advanced Career Training in the 12 months allowed.

How will the Workforce Development Kit benefit me?

The Workforce Development Kit is designed to assist you with a variety of professional skills to enhance the specific-career training found in the Advanced Career Training. Resources in the Kit are intended to aid you in employability, efficiency, and productivity in your chosen career path.

What kind of support will I receive for the Workforce Development Kit?

The Kit is available only as a reference to support your learning. There are no instructors available to answer questions on content found within the Kit. Some of the topics contained within the Kit may have a Discussion area where you can correspond with other students. Support from Student Services is available for general program questions.

When can I start this course?

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.

How long does it take to complete this course?

After you register, you will receive 6 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.

What if I don't have enough time to complete the course within the time frame provided?

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.

What kind of support will I receive?

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.

What happens when I complete the course?

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

Am I guaranteed a job?

ed2go courses will help you gain the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. However, you should always research the job market in your area before enrolling.

Can I get financial assistance?

ed2go courses are non-credit, so they do not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA, and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards may provide funding to take our courses. Additionally, you may qualify for financial assistance if you meet certain requirements. Learn more about financial assistance.

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NASM Certified Nutrition Coach + Weight Loss Specialist with Workforce Development Kit (Vouchers Included)

This comprehensive course bundle will teach you how to incorporate nutrition coaching, behavior change, and weight loss into your fitness instruction. Upon successful exam completion, you will become a NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC) and obtain your Weight Loss Specialization (WLS).

Overview

Objective

Outline

Requirements

Prerequisites

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