Canadians interested in improving their overall health and well-being often turn to professionals for advice. Health, fitness and nutrition consultants are lifestyle consultants to whom people often took to for guidance on everything from their daily diets to exercise regimens.
But what do health, fitness and nutrition consultants actually do?
While specifics vary from individual to individual, general health, fitness and nutrition consultant responsibilities usually include:
- Advising clients on basic rules of good nutrition and healthy eating habits to improve their quality of life.
- Assessing nutritional needs and diet restrictions and then designing long-term dietary plans to meet those needs.
- Assessing clients’ fitness via tests for weight, body mass, strength, endurance, etc.
- Developing exercise regimens to help clients achieve personal fitness goals.
- Serving as a personal trainer for clients practicing an exercise regimen.
- Creating fitness programs for several different demographics (youth, adults and seniors)
Certifications
Professional health, fitness and nutrition consultants usually carry one or more professional certifications, such as:
- Fitness Instructor Specialist (FIS)
- Personal Trainer Specialist (PTS)
- Nutrition and Wellness Specialist (NWS)
Health, Fitness and Nutrition Consultant Education at Everest College in Kitchener
If this is a field that interests you, you can prepare to become a professional health, fitness and nutrition consultant via an 11-month career education program now offered at Everest College of Business, Technology and Health Care’s campus in Kitchener, Ontario. Taught by health, fitness and nutrition professionals, the career education program covers a wide range of relevant topics, including:
- Business of Fitness Consulting
- Supervising, Managing and Consulting
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Introduction to Biomechanics and Kinesiology
- Exercise Physiology
- Nutrition and Wellness
- Fitness Appraisal and Program Design
- Personal Training and Program Design
- Group Fitness
- Completion of this program qualifies you to take the FIS, PTS and NWS certification tests listed above.
Also, upon graduation, you can take advantage of Everest’s Career Services department, which helps recent Everest graduates prepare winning resumes, practice effective interviewing skills and identify job opportunities in their area.Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify.
About the Kitchener Campus
Everest College’s Kitchener campus is situated at 44 Gaukel Street just north of Victoria Park in Kitchener, Ontario (N2G 4P3). The campus has ample off-street parking and is easily accessible via King Street West, just two blocks to the north. For those who use public transportation, the campus is also directly across the street from the Charles Street bus terminal.
For More Information
For more information about the Health, Fitness and Nutrition Consultant program at the Kitchener campus, contact Everest College of Business, Technology and Health Care today!
