QUALIFY AS A LEVEL 5 OBESITY AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST FROM €949
OriGym’s Level 5 Obesity and Weight Management course gives personal trainers and fitness professionals the specialist knowledge to work with clients managing obesity through exercise and lifestyle intervention. With an estimated 60% of Ireland’s population classified as overweight or obese, demand for qualified specialists has never been higher.
Completed entirely online in as little as 10 weeks, this accredited qualification allows you to expand your client base, work alongside professional clinicians, and take on GP referrals.
- Qualify online in as little as 10 weeks with a flexible time frame that fits around your existing work and clients
- Tap into a growing market: work with GP referral schemes and professional clinicians as a recognised specialist
- Courses start from €949 with interest-free payment plans available and unlimited tutor support throughout
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Level 5 Obesity and Weight Management Course Overview
As obesity is a common health issue in Ireland, health specialists are in demand. These issues are easily preventable through education, exercise and positive lifestyle changes – that’s where you’ll come in.
With weight-loss medications such as GLP-1 becoming increasingly common, clients are more aware of obesity management than ever, and are looking for qualified professionals who understand how to safely combine exercise with these wider treatment approaches.
With OriGym’s Level 5 Obesity & Weight Management Course, you can advance your career as a personal trainer by developing specialist knowledge to help overweight clients lead healthier lives.
Modules Include:
- Prevalence and Classification of Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome: Classification and prevalence of obesity and metabolic syndrome, management strategies, and identifying obesity-related health risks.
- Development & Pathophysiology of Obesity: Factors contributing to obesity, dietary variables, endocrine system changes, and health implications of obesity.
- Delivering Physical Activity & Weight Management Strategies for Obesity Management: Benefits and risks of physical activity for obese clients, client screening and informed consent, goal setting, programme planning, and healthy eating strategies for weight management. Includes case studies covering programme design and a post-exercise evaluation report with a letter to the client’s GP.
Course Length: Students can begin learning the day they enrol, with the course typically taking 10 weeks to complete.
Entry Requirements: You must hold either a Level 4 Personal Trainer or Level 4 Exercise Referral to enrol and be aged 16 or older.
Accreditations: Fully regulated by Ofqual, Accredited and Internationally Recognised.
Cost: €949 with no hidden fees.
Payment Options: You can pay for your course through 0% finance monthly instalments.
What You’ll Qualify With: Focus Awards Level 5 Certificate in Developing Physical Activity and Weight Management Strategies for Obese Clients (RQF)
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Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable if you are:
Flexible Online Learning
As a student on our Level 5 Obesity & Weight Management Course, you will complete your studies remotely via our industry-leading online learning platform.
The course takes an average of 10 weeks to complete, with all coursework and assessments submitted online and no in-person attendance required. Study at your own pace from anywhere in Ireland, with 7-day tutor support available via phone, email, or chat box throughout.
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Why You Should Qualify With OriGym?
Supporting clients with obesity and weight management takes specialist knowledge, and OriGym’s Level 5 qualification gives you the credentials and confidence to do it safely. Here are 6 reasons to choose Ireland’s #1 training provider.
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Our Course Packages
The Level 5 Obesity and Weight Management Course is available as part of OriGym’s Advanced Trainer and Expert Trainer packages, combining it with other Level 4 and Level 5 qualifications for a discounted price, with 0% interest payment plans available.
Fees and Funding Options
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Completed your Level 5 Obesity and Weight Management Course and looking to build on it? OriGym offers a range of related Level 5 qualifications that complement your new specialism and expand what you can offer clients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Through our custom-built learning platform, you’ll have access to a plethora of resources to help you study. This includes:
- eBooks
- Lectures and informational videos
- Instructional guides
- Interactive quizzes and assessments
To further aid your studies, you’ll have 7 days access to our tutor support team. Should you require assistance, you can reach out via chatbox, phone or email!
You will be assessed by submitting an extensive portfolio of coursework. This will consist of a series of real case studies and worksheets.
Topics of these case studies include:
- Creating pre-exercise regimes.
- Developing post-exercise regimes.
- Uncovering client’s dietary information and eating habits.
Please see the ‘How You’ll Be Assessed’ Tab for further information!
At OriGym, we believe quality training should be affordable. This is why we keep our costs low to ensure our focus is on training the next generation of fitness professionals.
We also don’t charge extra for administration, certification costs, or examinations. The price you see on the website is exactly what you’ll pay!
Our partnerships with trusted gyms and assessment centres means we also don’t have to charge extra to hire venues.
To enrol on this course, you hold either a Level 4 Personal Trainer certificate or a Level 4 Exercise Referral qualification. We also ask you be aged 16+ prior to enrolment.
Once your course has been paid in full, your Level 5 Obesity & Weight Management certificate will be sent within 6-8 weeks. In the meantime, you can request a “status of completion” through one of our support channels should you need it for a pending employment offer.
If you’re on a payment plan, your certificates will only be distributed when the balance for the course has been cleared.
Our Level 5 Certificate in Obesity and Weight Management is accredited by Focus Awards. This guarantees our qualifications are fully recognised by all fitness industry employers and professionals.
Additionally, all OriGym qualifications are internationally recognised and are fully regulated by Ofqual.
This Level 5 Obesity and Weight Management Course focuses specifically on supporting clients with obesity and general weight management. If you’re more interested in specialising in diabetes management, our Level 5 Diabetes Control & Weight Management Course may be a better fit. Many trainers choose to complete both to offer a fully rounded specialist service.
Level 5 Obesity and Weight Management Course Testimonials
Sianna Lunn
OriGym Level 4 Student
“I chose a package of 4 courses to advance my knowledge within a career in the back pain industry. The packages were flexible and it was easy to build the courses to suit my own requirements. I found the response time with online chats to be almost instant and always very helpful. I love having a dashboard so I can quickly see my progress and ‘tick off’ each module section. Practical assessments are organised and professional with friendly staff. It’s been a really easy way to return to learning and the flexibility of the course suits a busy lifestyle and full time work”.
Guy Thompson
Former Leicester & Wasps Rugby Player
“After being in and around professional sport for 13 years, this is a natural progression after learning from World Leading S&C coaches. Becoming a personal trainer will allow me to implement this knowledge for helping people and helping people achieve their goals away from sport. I’d really want to focus on helping people in their everyday lives through both mental and physical wellbeing. OriGym’s tutors have been excellent, with great feedback and the content is perfect for someone looking to get started in the industry.”
Jessica Lee
Olympic Track Cyclist
“Although this is starting something new, it’s also building on something that I already have. I reached out to friends who have done similar courses and OriGym was mentioned as the course to go to. After I enquired, Michelle called the next day and was really organic and genuine in our conversations, whereas other providers sent a generic email where I still had to do more research myself. As an olympian a mission is to always pass on experience and knowledge. I’d look to eventually have my own company to really pass on my passion and maybe even help create a new olympian in the future!”
