Level 4 Obesity Control and Weight Management Course

The level 4 qualification will teach how to help clients manage their obesity and improve their health with lasting effects. This is achieved through converting a range of modules such as:  

Understanding Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome

A fundamental requirement for any specialist is a deep understanding of obesity, including the causes, symptoms and long-term risks. This will form the backbone of your learning during this course.

Measurement and Assessment of Obesity

Study the most effective methods of measuring and assessing obesity, as well as the external variables such as hormonal balances and metabolic syndromes that can influence weight gain.

Treating Obesity 

This module will develop your understanding of the health benefits your clients will receive through exercise, as well as the precautions they should take. You will also discover different treatments for obesity and the best way to deliver these solutions.

Design & Deliver Weight Loss Plans 

You will learn how to develop rewarding and engaging fitness plans for both individuals and groups, with an emphasis on adaptable weight management, taking into consideration clinical complications caused by obesity.

Understanding Long Term Behaviour 

In this final module, you’ll learn how to promote long-term health changes in your clients in order to help combat obesity!

To receive your Level 4 Certificate in Obesity and Weight Management Control, you must complete a portfolio that consists of worksheets and real case studies that will be submitted as coursework for assessment. 

Case studies will cover topics such as: 

• Creating pre-exercise regimes, general objectives and an eight-week exercise programme based around the client’s medical history, health screening and physical activity level.
• Uncovering dietary information and eating habits from clients to create a healthy eating schedule that fits alongside their exercise programme, complete with measurable objectives.
• Creating post-exercise regimes, evaluating programme performance and developing modifications for future programmes.

OriGym’s Level 4 Obesity and Weight Management Control course will be completed online, allowing you to work around your existing schedule, qualifying at a pace that suits your needs! 

You can even begin studying the day you enrol, gaining access to our e-learning platform which is packed with resources specifically chosen to assist with your studying! 

If you get stuck on questions and require assistance, you’ll also benefit from our dedicated 7-day support from our experienced tutors, who can be contacted via phone, email or chatbox.

Careers & Progression

After finishing your course, you’ll be trained to work with clients who require advice on controlling and managing obesity through exercise. 

This is a professionally and financially rewarding career as you will find yourself liaising with clinicians, GPs and medical professionals to take on long-term referral patients, expanding your existing client base. 

You will also receive the coveted REPS Level 4 status, marking you as an elite personal trainer with specialised experience. 

Careers Support

OriGym’s post-course support team will be on hand to support you throughout every step of your professional career. Once qualified you can benefit from services such as a guaranteed interview with one of our partners, in addition to CV analysis and distribution.

Those who wish to work on a self-employed basis can also receive start-up support, as well as business advice on everything from software for marketing, toi accountancy and website development.

Progression Routes

After completing your course, you can study additional qualifications to increase your employment prospects. For example, OriGym currently offers the Level 4 Lower Back Pain Management and Level 4 Advanced Nutrition courses for those looking into further specialist training.