NASM Weight Loss Specialist (WLS) (Voucher Included)   

In this course, you will learn behavior change best practices, how to create client-specific programs, help clients avoid weight loss challenges and obstacles, and more. Upon exam completion, you will become a NASM Weight Loss Specialist (WLS).

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 12 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

The Weight Loss Specialist course holds relevance within the health and fitness industry, in particular weight loss. Weight loss is a serious subject that affects many people on a day-to-day basis. As you progress through the course, 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.

Upon successful course completion and passing your exam, you will be a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Weight Loss Specialist (WLS). Furthermore, you will have the skills needed 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 a voucher to complete the Weight Loss Specialization (WLS) online exam offered through NASM. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the exam upon eligibility.

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 for Weight Loss
   2. Fitness Coaching Strategies for Weight Loss
   3. Integrating Nutrition and Fitness with Weight Loss Client
   4. Weight Maintenance and Sustainability

What you will learn

• The obesity epidemic
• The science of weight loss
• Client assessments
• The weight loss coaching process

How you will benefit

• Possess an additional specialization for an existing portfolio, thus bolstering marketability
• Demonstrate a deeper level of competence in the subject of weight loss
• Obtain all necessary CEUs to renew the NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification

This is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.