Online CPD Course for Personal Trainers and Health Coaches
Weight & Fitness Essentials for Fitness Professionals
Become certified in weight management. Be the authority your clients need.
This globally accredited online course gives fitness professionals the specialised knowledge to design effective weight loss programmes – with practical tools you can use every day.
WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR
For fitness professionals who work with clients with overweight – and want to design programmes that actually work, not just standard plans that fail.
Ideal for: Personal trainers, gym instructors, fitness coaches, exercise specialists, and any fitness professional ready to build expertise in weight management.
Globally accredited: This portable qualification allows you to practise weight management internationally, increasing your credibility and client base wherever you work.
WHY YOU NEED THIS COURSE RIGHT NOW
Weight & Fitness Essentials answers your questions:
1. Why do standard programmes fail for clients with overweight?
Energy balance, metabolism, musculoskeletal consequences. Obesity changes how the body responds to exercise – these are realities that must not be ignored.
2. How do I design exercise programmes for clients with low exercise ability?
You need specific strategies, from FITT principles applied to obesity to exercises for limited mobility and the right progressions to advance them on.
3. What role does communication play in client success?
How you communicate determines whether clients engage or disengage. You need foundational skills in compassionate communication and motivational interviewing.
WHAT WILL I BE ABLE TO DO?
- Create programmes that actually work for clients with obesity – Design based on energy expenditure, readiness and evidence. Your clients get results because you understand what drives sustainable weight loss
- Train clients others turn away – Work confidently with limited mobility, adapt exercises, and progress clients safely when standard programming fails
- Keep clients engaged when motivation fades – Spot barriers before clients quit. Apply strategies that address why people stop – not just lack of willpower
- Implement immediately with ready-to-use tools – Access a complete Fitness Prescription Toolkit. No more starting from scratch for every client
WHAT FITNESS PROFESSIONALS SAY
“Probably the best course I have ever done. It went into lots of detail and covered things from an obese person’s standpoint whereas most courses out there are more generic. Sensational. Thank you.”
Fitness Professional, Australia – Weight & Fitness Essentials for Fitness Professionals
MEET YOUR EXPERT EDUCATORS
This course was developed by obesity and exercise specialists at The College of Contemporary Health – bringing together medical knowledge and practical fitness application.
Nigel Hinchliffe, BSc (Hons), MSc CCH
Director of Education, The College of Contemporary Health
Nigel designed this course specifically for nursing professionals, addressing the unique challenges nurses face when supporting patients living with obesity.
WHAT IS COVERED IN THE COURSE?
Part 1 – Understanding Obesity
- Introduction (60 min)
- The Person (60 min)
- Lifestyle & Environment (40 min)
- Diet (50 min)
- Psychological Factors (40 min)
- Obesity Consequences (50 min)
Part 2 – General Principles of Care
- Introduction (15 min)
- Communication (30 min)
- Lifestyle & Environment (45 min)
- Culture & Society (30 min)
- Designing a Weight Loss Programme (60 min)
- Optimising Exercise (90 min)
- The Professional Approach (15 min)
- Putting It All Together (15 min)
Part 3 – Certificate
- Post-course questionnaire and feedback
- Certificate
Practical Resources
- Downloadable pdf Toolkits to use in practice
- Curated resources to support your practice
HOW WILL I LEARN?
- Text-based modules with supporting images and diagrams
- Video and audio content for key concepts
- Interactive quizzes to test your knowledge
- Fitness Prescription Toolkit for practical application
- End-of-module quizzes (required for Certificate of Completion)
- Certificate of Completion
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: How long do I need to complete the course?
A: The course takes around 10 hours. Complete it at your own pace – in one week, one month or longer. Your schedule, your choice.
Q: Can I claim this for CPD?
A: Yes. You will receive 10 CPD hours and a Certificate of Completion for your professional portfolio.
Q: Who can take this course?
A: This course is designed for qualified fitness professionals (personal trainers, gym instructors, exercise specialists). You should have foundational fitness qualifications before enrolling.
Q: Is this course accredited?
A: Yes. This is a globally accredited course, meaning it is a portable qualification allowing you to practise weight management internationally.
Q: What is the Fitness Prescription Toolkit?
A: The toolkit is a set of practical resources for assessment, programme design and client management that you can use in your daily practice with clients with overweight.
IS THIS SHORT COURSE RIGHT FOR ME?
- You work with clients with overweight and need the specific knowledge to design effective programmes
- You want practical tools and strategies you can apply immediately in your practice
- You want to create a niche as an authority on fitness, weight loss and weight-loss maintenance
- You want a globally recognised qualification that enhances your professional standing
THE PRICE AND WHAT IS INCLUDED
- Course price: £39.00
- 10 hours of expert-led CPD training with downloadable transcripts and resources
- Fitness Prescription Toolkit for daily use
- Globally accredited qualification
- CCH Certificate of Completion
- Immediate access – start learning in the next 10 minutes
