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This course will help you build a business around a niche market! Increase your client and knowledge base by completing courses in diabetes and earn approved continuing education (CE) credits! One in three Canadians has diabetes or prediabetes, and these conditions require special precautions during exercise training to avoid injuries.

There are 3 levels to this course ranging from Beginner to Advanced.

On the successful completion of Level 3 (and the preceding Level 1 and Level 2 courses) the certification of Diabetes Exercise Specialist (DES) will be provided.

Level 1: Begin your journey….
Course Description:
Master the basics for working with clients who are physically active with diabetes or prediabetes, including types of training that are appropriate and critical, injury prevention, blood glucose monitoring, medication basics (and exercise effects), complications, exercise motivation, and more.
All certified personal trainers need this information to train these clients.

Level 2: Continue the Climb …..
*Successful Completion of Level 1 is required prior to taking Level 2
Course Description:
This intermediate course covers more on insulin resistance, interval and other key types of training, oral medications, food effects on activity, avoiding hypoglycemia, diabetes health complications, medication weight gain and loss, youth with diabetes, latest training trends, and overcoming specific and diabetes-related barriers to motion with effective goal-setting and technology use.

Level 3: Reach the Summit of Knowledge….
*Successful Completion of Level 1 and Level 2 is required prior to taking Level 3
Course Description:
This advanced course gives Certified Personal Trainers and other Fitness Professionals the Summit of Knowledge on working with clients with any type of diabetes or with prediabetes. It covers the final topics related to diabetes and prediabetes, including gestational diabetes and other concerns related to working with female clients. There is more information about the types of insulin people with type 1 diabetes use (and well as many with type 2 and gestational diabetes) and how to help dedicated athletes troubleshoot their performance issues. Finally, CPTs will learn more about the best technologies to use to train clients with diabetes and prediabetes.

Whether you take this program for your edification or for professional reasons, you will reap the benefits. Professionally, the program is an adjunct to any existing career in fitness or health. The knowledge you learn will add substance and additional earnings to your practice, expanding your practice and increasing your clientele.

With nearly 33% of Canadians living with Diabetes or pre-diabetes,
all Certified Personal Trainers and Group Instructors need this information to train these clients!

Isn’t it about time that you aim for the next level of knowledge and set yourself apart from all the other instructors?

At the moment you can pay for each level of the course, 1 through 3, separately or bundle all three together to receive a bundle discount.

Yes, it has been recognized by several organizations for CECs and CEUs and the list of continuing to grow. We can also provide you with a petition letter to submit to your organization.

Currently Recognized by:

18.0  AAAI-ISMA
18.0  American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
18.0  American Fitness Professional Association (AFPA)
18.0  Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA)
1.8    Aquatic Therapy and Rehabilitation Institute (ATRI)
4.0   Canfitpro (Note: All 3 Levels total 4 CECs for the Diabetes Exercise Specialist Certification)
18.0 International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA)
9.0   National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF)
18.0 National Strength Professionals Association (NSPA)
18.0 Nova Scotia Fitness Association (NSFA)
18.0 Sara’s City Workout(SCW)
18.0 YMCA