Metabolic Transformation Coaching Course

Course overview

Metabolic transformation coaching is the use of scientific exercise methods to increase a client’s metabolic rate, often with dramatic results. This course is designed to build on your knowledge as a Personal Trainer to enable you to work within the lucrative ‘transformation’ market. The course covers fundamental training methods and strategies that can be used to create highly effective training programmes for one-to-one and group training. You will gain an understanding of the physiological, psychological and nutritional elements of long-term metabolic programming, giving you the knowledge and confidence to deliver successful transformation programmes.

Syllabus

Lesson One
- Training Principles / Initial Assessment
  - Introduction
  - General Principles
  - Metabolic Training Methods
  - Core Conditioning
  - The Training Hierarchy Pyramid
  - Coaching Methods

Lesson Two
- Phase One of the Metabolic Transformation Programme
  - Aims and Objectives of Phase One (Weeks 1-3)
  - Day 1: Chest, Triceps and Shoulders
  - Day 2: Full Body and Cardio

Lesson Three
- Phase One (Continued) / Psychological Aspects of Transformation Coaching
  - Day 3: Legs, Biceps and Back
  - Personal Investment
  - Gate Theory
  - Conformity
  - Empathy
  - Body Dysmorphia

Lesson Four
- Nutrition / Recipes
  - Calorie and Nutrient Requirements
  - Key Points to Remember
  - Tips for Increasing the Metabolic Rate
  - High Energy Breakfast Examples
  - Higher Carbohydrate Morning Snack Examples
  - Higher Carbohydrate Lunch Examples
  - High Nutrient Snack/Side Dish Examples
  - High Carb Lunch/Dessert Examples

Lesson Five
- Recipes (Continued) / Phase Two of the Metabolic Transformation Programme
  - Low Carbohydrate Evening Meal Examples
  - Protein Snack Example
  - Protein Dessert Examples
  - Pre- and Post-workout Examples
  - Physiological Adaptations (Aims and Objectives) of Weeks 4-6
  - Day 1: Chest, Back and Shoulders

Lesson Six – Phase Two (Continued)
- Contraindications for Performing Plyometric Exercises
  - Day 1: Chest, Back and Shoulders (Continued)
  - Day 2: Full Cardio or Thai Routine
  - Day 3: Legs and Arms

Lesson Seven
- Supplementary Training Methods
  - Plyometric and Callisthenic Training Methods
  - Plyometric and Callisthenic Programme Design
  - Resistance Band Training Methods
  - Resistance Band Programme Design

Lesson Eight
- Periodisation Models / Overtraining / Marketing
  - Using a Periodisation Model
  - Signs and Symptoms of Overtraining
  - Recognition of Overuse Injuries
  - The Inflammatory Response
  - Advertising the Transformation Programme

Practical training

A 2-hour online practical assessment is available and is essential for students without a Level 3 or above Personal Training qualification.

Prerequisites

You do not need to have any additional qualifications before studying this course.

Level

On successful completion of this course, you have received training designed as either a foundation qualification leading to further studies to attain a practitioner level, or professional development to gain additional skills and knowledge to expand the practice of the existing therapist. It has also been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme and graduates will receive the QLS Certificate of Achievement as above. This course has been designed by BSY to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications. The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes.

Certification

On successful completion students will receive dual awards: Award 1- The BSY Professional Certificate of Merit in Metabolic Transformation Coaching.

Award 2- Certificate of achievement at QLS Level 3 from Quality Licence Scheme. Registration through BSY is essential with this course.

How the course works

Upon enrolment you receive your first course lessons.

You can study in your own time, at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home. If you have any questions, or would like feedback or encouragement about your course or your studies then you can contact our friendly tutors by phone, email or post.

At the end of each lesson are a set of questions. Completing these can aid your learning and help you master each step before moving on to the next. Your next lesson will then arrive for you to continue when it suits you. This allows us to continually assess understanding and competence of the subject.

Having progressed through each lesson you can take your final examination at home, and at a date and time that suits you. Then, on successful completion you will be awarded your BSY certificate.

Support

Your tutor will mark your lessons, giving valuable, constructive feedback - helping you to master each step before moving on to the next. You can contact them for support or advice throughout your studies.

You can also contact the support team who are here to help you Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

We are proud of our friendly, caring ethos and aim to do all we can to help you succeed.