Level 3
To become a Level 3 Certified BFI Trainer, a student must complete the following:
1. Treating the Metabolic Syndrome Naturally with Nutrition, Exercise & Nutraceuticals (half-day)
Prerequisites:
- Fundamentals & Application of Nutritional Science for the Personal Trainer (Level 1) - note: this course has not yet been held and so will not be required as a prerequisite yet. However please bear in mind that some prior knowledge will be assumed.
- Programming & Nutrition for Fat Loss (Level 2) - note: this course has not yet been held and so will not be required as a prerequisite yet. However please bear in mind that some prior knowledge will be assumed.
Content:
2. Treating the Diseases of Civilization Naturally with Nutrition, Exercise & Nutraceuticals (half-day)
Prerequisites:
- Fundamentals & Application of Nutritional Science for the Personal Trainer (Level 1) - note: this course has not yet been held and so will not be required as a prerequisite yet. However please bear in mind that some prior knowledge will be assumed.
- Programming & Nutrition for Fat Loss (Level 2) - note: this course has not yet been held and so will not be required as a prerequisite yet. However please bear in mind that some prior knowledge will be assumed.
Content:
3. A Comprehensive Approach to Fat Loss (half-day)
Prerequisites:
- Fundamentals & Application of Nutritional Science for the Personal Trainer (Level 1) - note: this course has not yet been held and so will not be required as a prerequisite yet. However please bear in mind that some prior knowledge will be assumed.
- Programming & Nutrition for Fat Loss (Level 2) - note: this course has not yet been held and so will not be required as a pre-requisite yet. However please bear in mind that some prior knowledge will be assumed.
- Nutrition for Metabolic Syndrome & Diseases of Civilization (Level 3) - note: this course has not yet been held and so will not be required as a pre-requisite yet. However please bear in mind that some prior knowledge will be assumed.
Content:
4. Advanced Athletic Training (2 days)
Prerequisites:
- Strength & flexibility testing and prescription for the Upper Body (Level 1)
- Strength & flexibility testing and prescription for the Lower Body & Core (Level 1)
- Overload techniques for strength & hypertrophy (Level 2)
- Programming & periodization for strength & hypertrophy (Level 2)
- Science & Practice of Interval Training (Level 2)
- Training the Endurance Athlete (Level 2)
Content:
5. Rehabilitation (2 days)
Prerequisites:
- Strength & flexibility testing and prescription for the Upper Body (Level 1)
- Strength & flexibility testing and prescription for the Lower Body & Core (Level 1)
- Overload techniques for strength & hypertrophy (Level 2)
- Programming & periodization for strength & hypertrophy (Level 2)
Content:
6. Understanding research (half-day with take home exam)
Pre-requisites:
All Level 1 and Level 2 Courses
Content:
1. Treating the Metabolic Syndrome Naturally with Nutrition, Exercise & Nutraceuticals (half-day)
Prerequisites:
- Fundamentals & Application of Nutritional Science for the Personal Trainer (Level 1) - note: this course has not yet been held and so will not be required as a prerequisite yet. However please bear in mind that some prior knowledge will be assumed.
- Programming & Nutrition for Fat Loss (Level 2) - note: this course has not yet been held and so will not be required as a prerequisite yet. However please bear in mind that some prior knowledge will be assumed.
Content:
- Criteria for diagnosis of the metabolic syndrome
- Nutritional impact on metabolic syndrome
- Exercise & metabolic syndrome
- Exercise guidelines
- Nutritional treatment for the components of the metabolic syndrome
2. Treating the Diseases of Civilization Naturally with Nutrition, Exercise & Nutraceuticals (half-day)
Prerequisites:
- Fundamentals & Application of Nutritional Science for the Personal Trainer (Level 1) - note: this course has not yet been held and so will not be required as a prerequisite yet. However please bear in mind that some prior knowledge will be assumed.
- Programming & Nutrition for Fat Loss (Level 2) - note: this course has not yet been held and so will not be required as a prerequisite yet. However please bear in mind that some prior knowledge will be assumed.
Content:
- Scientifically-based approach to using nutrition as medicine
- In-depth discussion of cardiovascular risk factors & nutritional interaction
- How to understand pathology reports
- Nutritional effects on cancer prevention
- Creation of anti-cancer meal plans
3. A Comprehensive Approach to Fat Loss (half-day)
Prerequisites:
- Fundamentals & Application of Nutritional Science for the Personal Trainer (Level 1) - note: this course has not yet been held and so will not be required as a prerequisite yet. However please bear in mind that some prior knowledge will be assumed.
- Programming & Nutrition for Fat Loss (Level 2) - note: this course has not yet been held and so will not be required as a pre-requisite yet. However please bear in mind that some prior knowledge will be assumed.
- Nutrition for Metabolic Syndrome & Diseases of Civilization (Level 3) - note: this course has not yet been held and so will not be required as a pre-requisite yet. However please bear in mind that some prior knowledge will be assumed.
Content:
- How to identify and overcome ‘roadblocks’ to fat loss
- Metabolic pathways
- Gut health
- Adrenal health
- Thyroid health
- Laboratory testing: what to order and how to interpret results
- Case studies
- Supplementation for fat loss
4. Advanced Athletic Training (2 days)
Prerequisites:
- Strength & flexibility testing and prescription for the Upper Body (Level 1)
- Strength & flexibility testing and prescription for the Lower Body & Core (Level 1)
- Overload techniques for strength & hypertrophy (Level 2)
- Programming & periodization for strength & hypertrophy (Level 2)
- Science & Practice of Interval Training (Level 2)
- Training the Endurance Athlete (Level 2)
Content:
- Modern concepts in athletic training
- Weightlifting: Olympic lifts & their derivatives
- Training for rowing/paddling sports (with Dr Mark Mckean)
- Training for rotational sports
- Training for rugby (with Ashley Jones)
- Endurance programming for athletes
5. Rehabilitation (2 days)
Prerequisites:
- Strength & flexibility testing and prescription for the Upper Body (Level 1)
- Strength & flexibility testing and prescription for the Lower Body & Core (Level 1)
- Overload techniques for strength & hypertrophy (Level 2)
- Programming & periodization for strength & hypertrophy (Level 2)
Content:
- Rehabilitating the knee, shoulder, elbow, and back
- A description of common injuries encountered in gyms
- Tests for muscle length, strength imbalance and injury type
- Understanding diagnostic scans
- Rehabilitating injuries with strength training & flexibility prescription
- Postural correction (with Dr Mark McKean)
6. Understanding research (half-day with take home exam)
Pre-requisites:
All Level 1 and Level 2 Courses
Content:
- What makes a good and a bad study?
- Choosing which journals to read
- How to write a literature review
- Students will be given a list of topics and must choose one on which to write a literature review. Areas to choose from include: deep core training; functional training; Swiss ball training; misuse of dietary supplements to alter body composition.
