Online Course | Eating Disorders: What Fitness Professionals Need To Know
$239.00
This course is designed to provide medical and fitness professionals the knowledge needed to safely and effectively design and implement exercise programs for eating disordered individuals.
Gain an in-depth understanding of various types, symptoms, and causes of disordered eating, as well as how it affects the basic functions and health and wellness of both the human body and mind. Examine how to safely introduce fitness programs that will improve overall health and wellness for your clients.
Understanding the types, symptoms, causes, and possible treatment methods, as well as the mental health components of eating disorders, is paramount when working with this population.
Course Length: 8 hours
Description
Course Delivery and Assessment
This is an online course; all materials are delivered virtually. This course is delivered through video narrated slide presentations, and interviews. Comprehension of the material will be measured via a mandatory, multiple-choice item, competency assessment requiring a minimum of 80% correct responses in order to successfully pass.
MedFit Classroom CEUs
This online course provides 5 CEUs toward renewal of some MedFit Classroom Specializations. Download our online course CEU chart (PDF) find out what specializations it will provide credit CEUs for.
About the Course Authors
Christine Conti is a former collegiate athlete, investment banker and English teacher who reinvented herself after a life-altering diagnosis at the age of 30. After a decade of being an “experiment of one,” undergoing various chemotherapy treatments and learning holistic approaches to reduce symptoms of her disease, Christine has the wisdom to heal her body and help others do the same.
She realized movement was the best medicine for her diagnosis and her uncomfortable symptoms began diminishing once she took better care of her body and focused on exercising. She now teachers her clients today how they can improve their health through various daily movements.
Christine has since been named IDEA World 2023 Fitness Pro of the Year. She is a best-selling author, international chronic disease and fitness educator, motivational speaker, podcaster and ultra-endurance athlete. She is the creator of multiple courses such as the Arthritis Fitness Specialist, Orthopedic Fitness Specialist, Chronic Disease Fitness Specialist, FallPROOF Fall Prevention, Eating Disorders for Fitness Professionals and Let’s FACE It Together Facial Exercise & Rehabilitation.
Her signature best-selling inspirational book to grow courage and overcome fear, SPLIT-SECOND COURAGE, is available on AMAZON in paperback, e-book, and audible.
Karli Taylor, an acclaimed international fitness educator and professional development speaker, has been shaping the wellness industry for over two decades. As the Co-Founder and creator of BarreFlow and author of numerous fitness certification courses, she is committed to transforming any situation into the best possible experience, reflecting her passion for positive change and improvement.
