Fitness institute launches online course in weight management leadership

Fitness institute launches online course in weight management leadership

Yesterday, the Cooper Institute announced the addition of a second online course in weight management leadership.

The self-paced course is designed to help working health and fitness professionals tackle their client's weight management needs.

The course material will be based around interactive online lesson plans that lead up to an end-of-course exam. The successful completion of the program will allow students to earn credits toward maintaining their current certifications.

"Since health and fitness professionals are often asked about weight concerns by their clients, this online course covers both the science of weight management and the practical application to everyday life," said project director Laura Fast.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that certification is critical for those looking to obtain employment in the health and fitness field.

Because of the increasing number of people spending time and money on fitness, employment in the industry in expected to grow by 27 percent over the next seven years, much faster than the average for all occupations.

Online education has been hailed as a cheaper and more flexible instruction option that allows adult learners such as busy parents or working professionals to earn a degree without interrupting their lives.