Who is this course for?

• Accredited Exercise Physiologists
• Exercise Scientists
• Certificate IV Personal Trainers
• Physiotherapists

   Delivery mode: Online and face to face training

   Course Duration: Online 12 hours plus a 1 day face to face training session.

 CPD: 19.5 CPD points accredited by ESSA  and  Fitness Australia is pending (Nb: this will be a minimum of 20 CEC’s)

BEAT IT Trainer is an evidence-based program designed to provide the skills and knowledge necessary to deliver safe and effective group-based physical activity and lifestyle programs for people who may be overweight and/or obese, and living with or are at risk of diabetes and other lifestyle-related chronic conditions. The course is a two part education program for exercise professionals to become Beat It trainers.

Part 1: Diabetes and Exercise – a practical course for exercise professionals

The Diabetes and Exercise learning program provides exercise professionals with extensive knowledge of how to ensure exercise prescription is safe and effective for people living with diabetes and other lifestyle-related chronic conditions.

By completing this course you will:

• Have increased knowledge and understanding about diabetes and diabetes management
• Be able to create a safe and effective exercise plan for people living with diabetes
• Have the ability to support the person living with diabetes and have a more helpful conversation using health literacy principles
• Know how to ask the right questions, and when to refer to other health professionals for more individualised advice

Course Summary: 

The course has 13 modules, with 2 assessments. The eLearning modules will cover:

• Module 1 – Introduction
• Module 2 – Exercise guidelines
• Module 3 – Diabetes risks and prevention
• Module 4 – Understanding diabetes
• Module 5 – Living with diabetes
• Module 6 – Diabetes and exercise
• Module 7 – Acute complications and exercise
• Module 8 – Hypertension, dyslipidaemia and exercise
• Module 9 – Microvascular complications and exercise
• Module 10 – Macrovascular complications and exercise
• Module 11 – Musculoskeletal conditions and exercise
• Module 12 – Talking the talk
• Module 13 – Putting it into practice

Once successfully completed, you become eligible to undertake additional face to face training to become a registered facilitator of the BEAT IT: Physical Activity and Lifestyle Program.

Delivery mode: online – 12 hours

   11.5 points online         

Part 2: BEAT IT Trainer Face to Face training

The next Beat It face-to-face training day will be on Friday 15th March, 9am – 5pm.  Venue: The Vibe Hotel – 111 Goulburn St, Sydney

BEAT IT Trainer is a face to face interactive training day that provides you with all the materials, content and support to initiate and run BEAT IT group physical activity programs. The training will cover:

• Diabetes and the BEAT IT program
• New technology
• Latest research
• Consultations and exercise assessments
• Programming
• Practical case studies

On successful completion, you will be a registered BEAT IT Trainer and have access to prospective clients, ongoing support and resources from Diabetes Qualified.

Delivery mode: face to face – one day

  8 points practical         

Ongoing support

Once both courses are successfully completed, you will be accredited for 2 years as a BEAT Trainer, and we will provide you with 24 months of support including:

• Assistance in establishing initial client base via electronic mail-out to up to 700 potential clients from the state territory database
• Website listing for any BEAT IT programs you are currently running
• Access to BEAT IT templates and support materials
• Promote your BEAT IT programs at our local community events
• Online community of fellow BEAT IT trainers
• Opportunity to utilize BEAT IT program branding within your facility
• Access to additional professional development opportunities

As a registered BEAT IT Trainer, you may be eligible to contract to deliver BEAT IT for Diabetes NSW & ACT! Email us to find out more: email@diabetesqualified.com.au 

What is BEAT IT?

BEAT IT: Physical Activity and Lifestyle Program is an evidence-based exercise program for people with, and at risk of, diabetes. Diabetes NSW & ACT developed this program to support people living with diabetes in becoming more active in their lifestyles, and to get greater control over their condition.

• 8 week program
• 2 x 1 hour sessions per week
• 10-12 participants
• Fortnightly lifestyle education
• Available for free if participants are registered on the NDSS

BEAT IT Trainer Refresher Online

This program is for exercise professionals who have previously completed the face-to-face BEAT IT Trainer training day and competency assessment. In addition to refreshing BEAT IT Trainers on how to run a successful BEAT IT program, the program now includes the added features of advertising and ongoing support from Diabetes NSW & ACT.   Click here for more information and to purchase online 

Diabetes Qualified Health Professional Members receive a 10% discount on the course price. To receive your discount code e-mail us on email@diabetesqualified.com.au