What you'll learn
Understanding the pathophysiology of obesity, diabetes and associated conditions
This includes the disease progression and complications associated with obesity, diabetes, and associated conditions (metabolic syndrome, hyper/hypothyroidism, dyslipidaemia, hypercholesterolemia)
Understanding contributing factors
This includes understanding how factors such as genetic, hormones and lifestyle can impact the risks of obesity and diabetes to individuals and communities. You will also learn the importance of diet as a contributing factor such as nutritional intake, energy balance, and appetite mechanisms.
Understanding practices for assessment
This includes having an understanding of the physical and psychological assessments of clients during screenings and consultations, how to work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the management of metabolic conditions, and how to prescribe general exercises to suit clients.
Understanding current strategies
This includes understanding current strategies around weight management, including information from NICE, PHE, and NHS. This module will also give you an understanding of the psychosocial aspects of the conditions and the behaviour change strategies to use.