An increasingly important sector in the life coaching space, food coaching helps clients develop strategies and enhance motivation to change eating habits and improve their overall wellbeing.
The Certificate of Food Coaching is a professional development course that will develop your understanding of the scope and nature of food coaching.
In this food coaching course, you will learn about the practical, ethical and legal implications of becoming a responsible and successful food coach practitioner.
You’ll also discover professional standards for food coaching, specialised dietary requirements for chronic conditions, overeating, children, adults and seniors, as well as management practices for a food coaching business.
On completion of this course, you gain essential knowledge in nutrition, coaching and management skills to launch your food coaching business.
Course Structure
Unit - Food Coaching
Unit 1 – Scope and nature of food coaching
- What is food coaching?
- Why is food coaching necessary?
- Meeting with clients: the initial interview
- Building rapport
- The consulting room
- Information gathering
- Current problem(s) or eating pattern
- History of the problem(s) or eating pattern
- Family system
- Personal history
- Goal setting
- Taking baseline measurements
- Assessing current diet & lifestyle
- Healthy diet
- Food pyramids
- Food plates
- Benefits of a healthy diet
- Frequency of eating
- Serving sizes
- Use of supplements
Unit 2 – Professional Standards for Food Coaching
- Introduction
- A code of ethics
- Ethics in food coaching
- Confidentiality
- Informed consent
- Making ethical decisions
- A guideline for making ethical decisions
- Legal concerns
- Keeping records
- Ethics when working as a food coach in a larger business
- Health and safety
- Occupational health and safety responsibilities
Unit 3 – Specialist Diets -Chronic Conditions
- Introduction
- Benefits of special diets
- Dietary considerations for some chronic conditions
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Heart disease
- HIV-aids
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Celiac/coeliac disease
- Autism
- Understanding different types of special diet
- Dairy free diet
- Dairy intolerance
- Vegetarian diets
Unit 4 – Specialist Diets – Overeating
- Introduction
- What do we mean by being overweight?
- Measuring body fat
- Body fat percentage
- Measurement techniques
- Skin-fold method
- Ultrasound
- Waist to height ratio
- Health risks of overeating
- Treatment for obesity
- Psychological theories of overeating
- Physiological reasons why people overeat
- Binge eating
- Weight loss plans
Unit 5 – Poor nutrition diets
- Not eating enough
- Poor quality diet
- Eating disorders associated with weight loss
- Causes of eating disorders
- Anorexia nervosa
- Signs and symptoms
- Body image and self esteem
- Physical symptoms of anorexia
- Bulimia
- Associated behaviours
- Physical symptoms of bulimia nervosa
Unit 6 – Food Coaching with Adults and Seniors
- General dietary requirements for adults
- General dietary requirements for men & women
- Case study
- Pregnant women
- Seniors
- Age-related illnesses and nutrition
- General nutrition plans for adults
Unit 7 – Food Coaching with Children
- Law & ethics and children’s food coaching
- The interests of the child
- Confidentiality
- Consent
- Protection for coaches
- Involvement of the parents or caregivers
- Rewards and eating
- Strategies for encouraging healthy eating in children
- Family and friends
- General nutritional requirements of children
- Food groups – what children need?
- Developing a nutrition plan for children
- Nutritional disorders in children
- Obesity in children
- Underweight children
Unit 8 – Lifestyle Changes
- Introduction
- Ways to encourage lifestyle change
- Motivational interviewing
- Strategies to elicit change
- Stages of MI interview session
- Lifestyle diary
Unit 9 – Moving on
- Assessing client progress
- Regular meetings/reviews (how often)
- Changing plans as the person changes
- Evaluation of the plan
- When ready to move on
- Ongoing support
Unit 10 – Managing Your Food Coaching Service
- Managing your food coaching business
- Meeting clients
- Where to meet clients
- Own safety
- Importance of marketing
- Websites
- Advertising and marketing
- Setting fees
Study Hours
Estimated duration 50 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no entry requirements or pre-requisites for entry into this program.
How long will it take to complete this course?
The approximate study hours for this course is 50 hours. We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply).
Can I purchase optional printed materials?
While printed materials are not available for purchase, PDF copies are available for download and self-printing for this program.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of this course?
Yes! You will receive a Certificate of Attainment upon successful completion of your assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our e-learning system and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Payment Options
Visa, Mastercard, BPAY and Direct Deposit
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional Development for:
- Food Coaches
- Personal Trainers
- Weight Loss Consultants
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