Certified Weight Management Specialist (CWMS) || IHFA

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Certified Weight Management Specialist (CWMS)

By IHFA Charted Presenter
27/May/2025
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Course Description

The Certified Weight Management Specialist course is a short-term certification program designed to equip health, fitness, and wellness professionals with practical knowledge and skills to help clients manage their weight effectively. The course covers key areas such as human metabolism, nutrition, physical activity, behavior modification, and assessment techniques. Participants learn how to design personalized weight loss or weight maintenance plans based on scientific principles and client needs. It also includes guidance for working with special populations like children, elderly individuals, and those with medical conditions such as diabetes or PCOS. Suitable for fitness trainers, physiotherapists, dietitians, and healthcare professionals, the course is typically offered online or through workshops and concludes with a certification that enables professionals to support clients in achieving long-term, healthy weight goals.

Course Presenter :
Ms.Payal Nigam, M.Sc., CDE, PhD Schlor (Sports Science & Nutrition)
Payal is a Consultant Nutritionist & Diet Advisor with advanced expertise in Sports & Rehab Nutrition, and offers personalized, evidence-based nutrition care for athletes and whole-life health challenges, and approach to enhance performance, recovery, and overall well-being.

Course Curriculum

To develop specialized skills in the design, implementation, and evaluation of effective weight management programs, including weight loss, weight gain, and maintenance strategies for diverse populations.

1. Introduction to Weight Management

a. Importance and scope

b. Roles and responsibilities of a weight management specialist

2. Human Anatomy and Physiology

a. Basics of metabolism

b. Endocrine system and its role in weight regulation

3. Nutrition and Diet Planning

a. Macronutrients & micronutrients

b. Caloric intake and expenditure

c. Meal planning strategies for different goals

4. Physical Activity for Weight Management

a. Exercise prescription for weight loss

b. Resistance vs. cardiovascular training

c. Special population considerations (obese, elderly, adolescents)

5. Behavior Modification Techniques

a. Goal setting and motivation

b. Cognitive behavioral strategies

c. Habit tracking and lifestyle adjustments

6. Assessment and Monitoring

a. Body composition analysis (BMI, body fat %, waist-hip ratio)

b. Progress tracking

c. Use of tech (apps, trackers)

7. Special Populations & Clinical Issues

a. PCOS, diabetes, thyroid, etc.

b. Medical clearance and contraindications

8. Ethical and Professional Practice

a. Scope of practice

b. Client confidentiality

9. Legal liability

Course Schedule

1. Introduction to Weight Management (July 8th 2025 , Time IST 7 PM - 9 PM)

2. Human Anatomy and Physiology (July 9th 2025 , Time IST 7 PM - 9 PM)

3. Nutrition and Diet Planning (July 10th 2025 , Time IST 7 PM - 9 PM)

4. Physical Activity for Weight Management (July 11th 2025 , Time IST 7 PM - 9 PM)

5. Behavior Modification Techniques (July 12th 2025 , Time IST 7 PM - 9 PM)

6. Assessment and Monitoring (July 13th 2025 , Time IST 7 PM - 9 PM)

7. Special Populations & Clinical Issues (July 14th 2025 , Time IST 7 PM - 9 PM)

8. Ethical and Professional Practice, Legal liability (July 15th 2025, Time IST 7 PM - 9 PM)

Course FAQ

The course is open to a wide range of individuals interested in health and fitness. This includes fitness trainers, personal coaches, physiotherapists, dietitians, nutritionists, nurses, healthcare professionals, yoga instructors, and students pursuing degrees in health sciences, physiotherapy, or nutrition. Anyone with a passion for helping others achieve healthy weight goals and a basic understanding of human anatomy or health can enroll in this certification.