Course Description:
According to the American Heart Association, over 47 million Americans have metabolic syndrome. That is approximately one out of every six people. Every health-fitness professional will encounter diabetic clients. This course will help prepare you to effectively work with these clients on many levels. Scenarios are included to help you prepare for inevitable diabetic incidents with clients.
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Education Level: Intermediate Prerequisites: None
Successful completion of the quiz is necessary to receive Continuing Education Credit.
Approved for:
0.3
Action Personal Trainer Certification
3.0
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
0.3
American Kinesiotherapy Association (COPS-KT)
0.3
International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)
0.3
National Association for Fitness Certification (NAFC)
1.5
National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF)
0.5
National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT)
3.0
National Strength Professionals Association (NSPA)
3.0
YMCA
New members register to subscribe. 5 year subscription includes future course revisions.
Continuing Education credit is included in the price of this course. This course is also available without CE credit at a reduced price. When you Log In, Register, or add the course to your cart choose with CE or without CE. If you purchase this course without CE credit but later decide you would like to earn the credit, there will be an additional fee to access the CE quiz.
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Course Objectives: After completing this course you will be able to:
Identify and discuss 5 risk factors for metabolic syndrome.
Recognize signs and symptoms for high blood pressure and diabetes.
Discuss the causes of metabolic syndrome.
Discuss statistics, symptoms, and 3 stages of diagnosis for diabetes.
Identify and discuss 3 common forms of diabetes.
Describe 5 components for managing diabetes.
Discuss physical activity goals and exercise and weight management recommendations for diabetes.
Explain 6 ways to prevent diabetes and metabolic syndrome including lifestyle changes.
