Duration: 6 days at 3 x weekends intensive delivery (total 42 hours) plus home study.

Cost: £499 inclusive of tuition, workbook, exam and certificate.

Venue: David Lloyd Health Club, Solihull.

Aims: To give quality and scientifically proven education on the extensive topic of nutrition and its effect on health. A great benefit to all students but especially those who practise complementary therapies - to advise clients and attain even greater results.

This course is designed to encompass the complex anatomy and physiology of the digestive system, the role of micro nutrients (vitamins and minerals) and macro nutrients (proteins, fats and carbohydrates), the importance of hydration, government guidelines and their potential faults, the role of exercise and how it effects dietary requirements, advice on specific health issues, vegetarian and vegan dietary issues, the topic of nutritional supplements, assessing health by means of body fat analysis, nutrient interactions and the dangers of drugs.

Assessment: A full written examination testing the complete range of underpinning knowledge and also role-play of a client/consultation scenario.

Recognised/Validated by: GB Fitness has approval as an Independent College and the course is validated by the British Complementary Medicine Association, approval is also being sought from the Register of Exercise Professionals (who recognise my current Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer courses) as well as quality nutrition companies such as Solgar, Savant, and Natures Best.