Level 4 obesity and diabetes course

Experts from the World Health Organisation (WHO) predict that by 2030, almost 75% of men and 63% of women in the UK will be classified as ‘obese’. There are numerous conditions and complications associated with obesity, including diabetes, lower back pain, osteoporosis, and arthritis, and these are also set to become more prevalent.

In the UK, the direct cost of treating and managing obesity and diabetes exceeds £16 billion annually, with even more being spent on secondary conditions. With the NHS being stretched like never before, the demand for knowledgeable, skilled and specialist exercise professionals that can help to curb this crisis has never been so high. Fitness professionals certainly have a key part to play in fighting this global epidemic.

Our Level 4 Certificate in Exercise and Nutritional Interventions for Obesity and Diabetes has been specifically designed to allow you to work closely with the medical community to treat obese and diabetic patients with structured exercise/nutrition interventions. Throughout the course, you’ll gain in-depth knowledge on a range of highly sought-after skills that will allow you to work with obese and diabetic patients.

Whether you are looking to provide more expert exercise referral services, or are keen to upskill so that you can expand your personal training client base, this obesity and diabetes course is the perfect way to increase your prospects as a fitness professional.

On completion of this qualification, you’ll be able to gain the title of Level 4 Specialist Exercise Instructor. Those who have previously obtained a degree in a sport or exercise science discipline will also be eligible to register with the British Association for Sport and Exercise Science (BASES) as a Certified Exercise Practitioner (CEP).

• Entry requirements

  In order to enrol on this course, you must already hold or be working towards the Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral.

• Accreditations

  This course is fully accredited by ActiveIQ, CIMSPA and ACSM (The American College of Sports Medicine), so you can be confident that your certificate will be recognised worldwide.

• Learning materials

  This is a fully online obesity and diabetes course that is supported by a team of highly knowledgeable, experienced and passionate exercise and medical professionals. This course combines a variety of learning resources, materials and support systems that have been expertly crafted to ensure that you get only the best learning experience. Our GP, Dr Dane, will share with you his extensive clinical and applied experiences of working with this population. You'll also receive full-colour print and digital manuals to support your learning.

• Career support

  Upon completion of your courses, you will unlock access to our flagship employment solution, CV Connect, where your CV will be connected instantly to thousands of the gyms, leisure centres and health clubs near you.