YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Weight Management for Individuals with Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus and/or Metabolic Syndrome (600/6752/4)
This qualification is for those who wish to be able to plan and deliver safe and effective weight management programmes to members of the population with Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus and/or Metabolic Syndrome.
YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Weight Management for Individuals with Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus and/or Metabolic Syndrome
Qualifications Type
Environmental Specialism
Environmental specialisms build on the knowledge and skills of occupational qualifications, enabling learners to expand their scope of practice to work within a broader range of settings e.g. outdoors, in community settings, in schools etc.
Qualification Number (QN)
600/6752/4
Availability
Operational start date – 1st October 2012
Operational end date –
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Entry Requirements
Learner prerequisites
- YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Exercise Referral for Specific Controlled Conditions
- YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral or equivalent
Assessments
- coursework
- portfolio of evidence
- practical demonstration/assignment
- written examination
Endorsement
Overview
This qualification is for those who wish to be able to plan and deliver safe and effective weight management programmes to members of the population with Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus and/or Metabolic Syndrome.
Knowledge and understanding relating to the qualification:
- weight management for individuals with obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome
- how to encourage long-term behaviour change in individuals with obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome
- classifications relating to body composition and disease risk in individuals with obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome
- the importance of building relationships with key individuals and organisations in delivering a weight management programme
- treatments and disease states for obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome
- the impact of exercise and physical activity for individuals with obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome
- how to manage the risks associated with programming exercise for individuals with obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome
- how to motivate individuals with obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome in weight management sessions
Skills relating to the qualification:
- plan and deliver physical activity components as part of weight management programmes
- design, review and adapt weight management programmes
Qualification details
other specialist qualifications at Level 4
Benefits of YMCA Awards endorsement
Realise extra value from existing, non-regulated training programmes
Evidence high standards of teaching, resources and support
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