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Weight Management Essentials Online - Available Now

What is the course about?

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This course will bring you up to the cutting edge of knowledge on the global problem of obesity, it's causes, consequences, biological processes and treatment.

The very latest information from the International Congress on Obesity, held in Sydney in Sept 2006 will be incorporated into this course. Even if you have previously studied fat loss or weight management this courses offers you a timely update on the core science of slimming.

What do people say about this course?

"At the risk of sounding 'twee', I liked all of it. It was all very relevant, well presented and so enjoyable." - M. Gayst

"I loved Matt's lively presentation style. It kept the course interesting and alive. I really enjoyed the group activities." - J Hands

"Great delivery of facts and figures to make it fun. I love your passion Matt." - B Erlich

"The relaxed environment and fantastic approach made a great weekend. The information presented was easy to comprehend and beneficial for everyday use with clients." - B Wilding

"The resources and facilities were excellent. Great value for money." - D. Evans

"I enjoyed the whole weekend. Looking forward to the following weekends." - S Marryatt

"Coming from someone not in the industry, I liked everything that was presented. I can now hang onto relevant information and discard the rubbish. More people like myself should know about this course." - J Sanders

How long is the course?

2 Days, 9am-5pm and post-exam.

Who is lecturing?

• Matt O'Neill
• Dr Jarrod Meerkin, PhD

Definition assessment of overweight & obesity

• Body mass index (BMI) - weight, height
• % Body fat - Skinfolds, BIA, DEXA
• Measurements - Waist, Waist-to-hip ratio
• Body shapes - Android, gynoid, ovoid

• Australia
• Global
• Trends & predictions

• Sectors - Commercial programs, self-help, books, supplements, etc
• Regulation - Programs, advertising
• Consumer rights

• Diseases - Coronary heart disease, diabetes, cancer
• Conditions - Sleep apnoea, arthritis, PCOS
• Physical consequences
• Psychological factors - Body image, self-esteem & eating disorders

• Anticipated health benefits
• Potential health risks

• Definition & measurement of energy - Kilojoules, calories
• Components of Energy Intake (EI)
• The process of weight gain - body fat storage

• Components of Energy Expenditure (EE)
• Measurement & calculation of metabolic rate
• Predicting individual energy requirements
• The process of weight loss - body fat loss, plateaus

• Lifestyle causes
• Environmental factors
• Genetics
• Medical causes of weight gain

• Diet & exercise
• Exercise
• Dietary supplements
• Behaviour modification
• Drug therapy
• Surgery
• Public health programs

• Screening and client assessment
• Appropriate referral practices

• Comprehensive course notes
• Access to online link library
• Telephone & email support whilst completing your assessment

Course assessment is optional, but required if you wish to obtain CEC points or the Certificate in Weight Management.

• Submision of completed course activity sheets
• Post-course open-book exam with multiple choice & short answer questions
• Submission of post-course written case study

15 CEC points are available from Fitness Australia for this course, when you complete assessment.

Where is the course held?

This course is usually held at the address below, but due to demand for online courses from people outside Sydney, I am considering this course being solely online.

Kerry Packer Institute for Child Health Research
Children's Hospital at Westmead
Hawksberry Road
Westmead (Sydney)
NSW 2145

When is the next course?

Weight Management Essentials is available online now. You can start today!

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