ACCREDITED CERTIFICATE IV IN FOOD COACHING PROGRAM OUTLINE

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1 !! ACCREDITED CERTIFICATE IV IN FOOD COACHING PROGRAM OUTLINE

2 Why Food Coaching? Nutrition is one of the most central components to a healthy lifestyle, along with physical activity. The 2002 WHO report into Diet, physical activity and health states that up to 80 per cent of coronary heart disease and 90 per cent of Type II diabetes could be avoided through lifestyle changes (refer to Figure 1). About one-third of cancers could be prevented by consuming a healthy diet, maintaining a normal body weight, abstaining from smoking and being physically active. Increasingly, allied health professionals are utilising nutrition and meal planning to assist their clients in making positive lifestyle changes. Figure 1 Deaths in 2000 attributable to selected leading risk factors in developed countries! Source: For too long the realm of giving advice on healthy eating has been limited to a select few healthcare professionals, some of who may have very detailed nutritional knowledge and others very little. Food coaching allows suitably qualified professionals working in lifestyle to include basic nutrition coaching in their professional skills set. This is a move that may have far-reaching implications for community health and the burden of disease. Fact: Currently around 5 per cent of the Australian population uses a gym to exercise. Only 15 per cent do enough exercise to gain health benefits. Studies have shown that our preference for high-fat food is universal but also that economic variables such as urbanisation or income have a big influence on fat consumption. Copyright Cadence Health !

3 Government health bodies around the world have responded to the increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity by initiating various public health programs to raise awareness with varying success. It has been found that programs based on education alone are of little use. In fact, individuals who experience weight issues have been shown to have greater than average knowledge regarding dietary and nutritional topics. It is now thought that programs need to include more diverse factors such as how to bring about changes in the individual s environment that will encourage them to exercise and follow a healthy diet. Australia s NHMRC s report and strategy for fat loss is based on a model that has three main areas: 1. Biological 2. Environmental 3. Behavioural Government strategies have been developed from a vast amount of research into mortality, overweight, obesity and physical activity. The strategy of the NHMRC is to: 1. Increase physical activity associated with daily living. 2. Raise awareness of the realistic requirements for such activity (research has shown that lower-intensity exercise even for short periods can provide important benefits for healthy weight loss and maintenance). Public health campaigns outlining these more achievable levels of physical activity are more likely to be embraced by the public. 3. Use the dietary guidelines in positive terms and emphasise guidelines relating to increases in the variety of foods consumed. The three strategies provide the essential ingredients of a healthy lifestyle in order to promote longevity. Copyright Cadence Health !

4 Program details The Accredited Certificate IV of Food Coaching is a Nationally Accredited course (30961QLD) approved by the Australian Government. As such, the content has been devised by industry professionals and approved by a board of peers and deemed appropriate for of a national qualification. The course modules offered by Cadence Health are delivered as an ecourse, whereby the course modules and assessments are sent via direct to you. So everything is not only convenient, but also fast! The Food Coaching Institute has an exclusive partnership arrangement with Cadence Health in the provision of this course. So, while Cadence Health takes your enrollment, it is the Institute that runs the course. The benefit of this is that you become a student of both colleges and therefore get double the benefits and receive a whole lot of extras! Content This is a total healthy eating package course allowing you to pass on your best to your clients and confidently partner them through potent lifestyle changes, from overweight clients, to those with chronic diseases, to those with special dietary needs. Did you know that only nine per cent of Australians eat at least one vegetarian meal per week? Did you also know that many vegetarians are overweight and suffer vitamin and mineral deficiencies? This is why they need specialised help to do it properly. And you re just the person to help them get it right. Chronic diseases such as cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes: who hasn t got clients suffering from some or all of these conditions? These diseases are the biggest threat to our health today. Get to grips with each disease with our healthy meal planner, and specific unit devoted to helping these clients through diet alone. We all want to reduce the amount of medication we need to take. Now you have the tools to help clients do just that. You will have a unique set of skills that will set you head and shoulders above your competition. You re already helping people get fit and healthy You ve already got good people skills You know how hard it is to motivate people and get them to keep going Get Credentialed The tutors and assessors are all highly experienced practitioners in their field, so you re getting the very best in education and training. The Certificate IV in Food Coaching is a government-approved qualification. The Food Coaching Institute s RTO partner, The College of Creative Arts and Design, issues the qualification and certificate upon successful completion of the course. Copyright Cadence Health !

5 Access to Food Coach client referral services The Food Coaching Institute will, through its website, market graduates. Groups such as those suffering from coeliac disease regularly seek food coaches for support. There is a myriad of clients you can help, from athletes and weight-loss clients to vegetarians. The Food Coaching Institute lists qualified food coaches by postcode to make it easy for clients to access you. Once a student of Cadence Health, always a student of Cadence Health Even though the content of this course is delivered through our partner you are still a student of Cadence Health. Hence you get all the same benefits by enrolling with us as any other student, this includes: 1. Ongoing 10 per cent discount on any of our courses, so next time you need CECs we have you covered! hour access to our Student Facilities, which hold all the latest reports, a full set of our fact sheets that you can use with clients, research links, quizzes and much more. You will be forwarded a password as soon as we receive your application. 3. Ongoing nutrition and fitness support from our qualified staff (who include nutritionists, naturopaths and elite sports coaches) and via our Facebook page. 4. Free quarterly newsletters with updates on the latest in health and free printable fact sheets. Returning Cadence Health students Yes you guessed it; we value your loyalty and would like to offer a special option for our loyal students. If you have already taken a course with us we will offer you a 20 per cent discount on any ecourse you wish take, valid for 12 months from your enrollment into the Certificate IV in Food Coaching. To take up this offer just call or the office. Cadence Health bears no liability or responsibility for the content or assessment of the Certificate IV in Food Coaching. Copyright Cadence Health !

6 Units and unit assessment Course units The Certificate in Food Coaching consists of 12 compulsory units. The online course is delivered weekly by over 24 weeks. Certificate IV in Food Coaching covers the following 12 units from the 30961QLD VET Training Package: HLTAP301B - Recognise healthy body systems in a healthcare context Covering physiology and anatomy revision to prepare students for the course ahead QLD254DIE01A - Assess dietary intake This unit uses the unique Food Coach Dietary Assessment Tool to really get to grips with what clients are eating now and what they should eat HLTHIR301A - Communicate and work effectively in health Covers ethics, professional standards and communication skills that all healthcare workers must have to be successful HLTOHS300A - Contribute to OHS processes Understand and learn how to plan an OHS assessment in a healthcare practice QLD254BCE01A - Assess body composition and develop a basic exercise plan Learn how to measure body composition and the latest technology. Develop individualised exercise plans for your clients. SISFFIT306A - Provide nutrition advice to clients in accordance with recommended guidelines Learn in detail what nutrients we need and where to source them. Find out what processed food really does to us and how it s disguised. QLD254MOT01A - Counsel obese and overweight clients using motivational interviewing techniques Discover what drives emotional over-eating and learn techniques to combat it. QLD254WEI01A - Provide information on nutrition and products related to weight management A unique weight-loss approach that guarantees long-lasting success; it s not a diet, not a meal replacement but great rock-solid techniques for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. QLD254NUT01A - Provide nutrition advice to clients with specific requirements Learn how to do vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free the correct way. QLD254NUT02A - Provide nutrition advice to clients with chronic disease requirements Beat cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes and other chronic diseases. QLD254COA01A - Coach clients to achieve lifestyle goals Use a variety of techniques, such as psychology, hypnotherapy and NLP to coach clients to success. TAEDEL401A - Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning Copyright Cadence Health !

7 Develop your group learning skills. Assessment tasks While there are a number of assessments in this course they are not designed to catch you out or trick you. Instead they in themselves are learning tools and are designed to help you integrate your knowledge so that you are better able to assist with clients change. Government accredited courses are based on competency, quite simply if you are competent on each of the learning criteria for the course (as per industry standards), then you are entitled to the qualification. To ensure quality outcomes, assessments are required to be: Fair Flexible Valid Reliable Sufficient Assignments are sent every two weeks. The focus is on the full assimilation of knowledge so that you get the very best from your course, hence you have up to 12 months to complete and get certified. Assessments are in the form of quizzes, essays, supermarket research, case studies and simulated video consultation with a client (via iphone, ipad or Skype). There is plenty of help along the way and you are encouraged to fully understand all assessment tasks. There are no tricks, its all learner focused. Each assessment is to be completed according to the Food Coaching Institute s standards as set to you in its student handbook. Copyright Cadence Health !

8 Appling for your course and paying your deposit Completing your application In order to get the ball rolling, ensure you have read the Student Information Letter. We then need a completed application and just your deposit. We will contact the Food Coaching Institute which will contact you regarding how you wish to finalise the balance (see below). So Now you are ready to make a start, simply: 1. Download (or request) and complete the application form 2. Mail, fax or it back to us 3. Include your preferred form of payment a. Mail or fax your application with credit card details b. your application and make a bank transfer (we will confirm the payment as soon as we get it) c. your application and we will call for your credit card details d. Forward your application and we can send you a PayPal invoice for you to pay via your PayPal account e. Forward a cheque or postal order with your completed application Or even easier 1. Call us (or we can call you) so we can enroll you over the phone a. Provide us with your credit card details or use bank transfer to make your deposit payment Course fees We recognise that not all of us are Gina Rinehart earning a million dollars every half hour, and that it is far easier to spread payments out. After the initial deposit of $499, you can opt to pay the balance via one of two payment plans: A. Three payments of $729 over three months, or B. Five payments of $479 per month over six months. The Food Coaching Institute will call and discuss your preferred option with you once we have your completed application form. Refunds and withdrawals Once your application has been accepted by the Food Coach Institute, students should direct any enquires regarding a withdrawal or refund to the Food Coach Institute. Cadence Health has a refund and withdrawal policy of 14 days from receipt of your course with a $45 administration fee deducted from the refund fee payable. All materials must be returned in original condition or ecourses should be deleted and no material is to be utlised. Copyright Cadence Health !

9 Course progression What happens now? Once we have your application, we will send you a confirmation to make sure you have all the information you need and we have the right details. We will then forward on your enrollment to the Food Coaching Institute and a staff member will then contact you directly to get the ball rolling and all your content to you. Contact and support If you have any trouble with your program or assessment, please contact the Food Coaching Institute office, they are always on hand to help! info@foodcoachinstitute.com Phone: Mail: Food Coach Institute, Robina, Gold Coast, QLD 4226, Australia Don t forget that as a student of Cadence Health you also have 24-hour access to our Student Facilities and we are here to help with any future studies. Results and certificate Your Nationally Accredited Certificate will be forwarded to you upon successful completion of the course from the registered training organisation. Copyright Cadence Health !

10 But wait, there s more! A whole array of Fitness Australia accredited CEC courses While the Certificate IV of Food Coaching doesn t have CECs attached to it, all our other courses do. Our distance courses hold 15 CECs (*excluded), while our ecourses have from 2-8 CECs. CEC approved courses range from a very reasonable $49 through to $380. Here s a few you can select from: Distance mode (printed, packed and mailed to your door) Accredited Certificate of Nutrition Certificate of Optimal Sports Nutrition Nutrition for Fertility, Pregnancy & Lactation Nutrition Psychology (now online also) Certificate of Motivational Techniques Certificate of Weight Loss Nutrition Certificate of Childhood Diet & Nutrition* Paediatric Nutrition for Health Care Professionals* Online courses ( ed or sent on a disc) Food Psychology: 2 hours 2 CECs Nutrition Psychology: Food choices and eating habits 17 hrs, 15 CECs Motivational Techniques ecourse, 15 hours, 15 CECs Dietary Assessment Methods Childhood Nutrition (ideal for PTs, coaches and parents) Endurance Training Nutrition Strength & Conditioning Essentials to Success - NEW Sugars, & the Sugar to Fat Myth, 4 hours, 6 CECs - NEW Certificate IV in Food coaching - OUT EARLY JUNE!!! Taking your PT business to the next level (out mid May 2012) Herbal Remedies & Sports Performance (Due out May 2012) Pregnancy Exercise (coming soon) Fitness for Women (coming soon) For more details contact us for a prospectus or visit our website at or our Facebook (Cadence Health and Nutrition Courses) ALL CADENCE HEALTH STUDENTS RECEIVE RETURNING STUDENT DISCOUNTS LOCATED INSIDE THE STUDENT FACILITY. Cadence Health PO Box 313 Manly NSW 1655 P: F: E: info@cadencehealth.com.au ABN: Copyright Cadence Health !