3 Lectures
What is Lifestyle Medicine?
Lifestyle Medicine is an evidence-based intervention in which comprehensive lifestyle changes are used to prevent, treat and reverse the progression of chronic diseases by addressing the underlying causes.
Over 65% of all deaths worldwide are the result of lifestyle choices, while 80% of the healthcare spending is directly related to the treatment of conditions rooted in lifestyle choices.
What is NEAT Fit?
While fitness programs have been largely successful in getting people fitter, they have had limited success in reducing sedentary lifestyles and motivating sedentary groups to maintain long term participation in physical activity.
High levels of sedentary activity have been linked to an increased risk of metabolic disease, cardiovascular diseases, cancers and lower mortality even in the presence of daily moderate to vigorous exercise.
Who created the NEAT Fit Coaching Program?
Dr Paul Batman (www.drpaulbatman.com.au) the creator and writer of the NEAT Fit Coaching Program has worked in health, fitness and sport for over 40 years. Dr Paul‘s expertise is second to none in the fitness industry. His knowledge of all-things fitness is outstanding from his NEAT Fit Coaching program to his advanced anatomical teaching and sports performance and is currently a Sedentary Lifestyle Specialist.
Why you should study this course
Attract new markets to promote your fitness or allied health business
Be more competitive in the overcrowded health and fitness marketplace
Access the rapidly growing sedentary market
Attract older adults and clients with special needs
Promote your business in the broader community
Improve retention rates within your existing fitness program
Support the World Health organisation initiative of reducing inactivity by 10% by 2025
Obtain a new unique evidence-based qualification
Work with other allied health professionals towards reducing sedentary time globally
Be part of the rapidly growing field of Lifestyle Medicine
“Recent reports suggest that it costs 7 times more to find a new client that it does to maintain an existing client and those costs have doubled again over the past 10 years. If the health and fitness industry agree on one thing, it is that the market is becoming more competitive. As this continues it is increasingly more difficult to keep the costs of finding new members from rising. It was possible 10 years ago to outrun attrition by topping up with great sales figures, the prospect of doing so in today’s competitive market and challenging economy makes it a much more daunting task”
– Jon Nasta, Fit Pro Jan/Feb 2020
What are the unique features of the NEAT Fit Coaching Program?
The online NEAT Fit Coaching Program consists of 10 modules divided into 24 individual units. These modules include 24 video lectures with accompanying audio and 300 pages of evidence based written lecture notes and research studies, 3 case studies and 35 short answer questions.
There is also an additional Resource File with a further 300 research articles for you to read at your leisure.
At the end of every module are “take home“ points that summarise the information presented
You can pause the lectures at any time and work your way through them at your own pace. Balance your course around work and family commitments.
Focus on one module at a time and come back to it if incomplete
Ongoing support throughout your course
Member of the NEAT Fit Coaching closed Facebook group
You will be mentored by Dr Paul Batman, the creator of the NEAT Fit Coaching Program, who will lead you through the course.
Become part of a public Facebook community that will provide you with regular posts keeping you up to date about all things NEAT.
You can complete NEAT Fit Coaching Program entirely online
You can study at your own pace, anywhere and at anytime
You can access Tertiary level information presented in a simple and interactive manner
You can complete all your assessments online
You can be assured that the extensive information presented is support by evidence-based research and peer reviewed
The NEAT Fit Coaching Program has been peer reviewed by Exercise Scientist, Fitness Professionals, Clinical Exercise Physiologists, University Academics, Sports Medicine and Strength and Conditioning Professionals
How you can complete the course
- Download your notes and research document
- Set yourself a thirty-minute timer
- Listen to the lecture presentation
- Stand and roam for 2 minutes (every thirty minutes)
- Read the evidence based written accompanying research
- Stand and roam for 2 minutes (every 30 minutes)
- Answer the short quiz at the end of each module
- Review: Download your resource File for an additional information
- Access: Gain access to our online community of NEAT Fit coaches and share ideas with like-minded people and experts in the field
What you will learn
MODULE 1
You Can’t Out Train a Sedentary Lifestyle: Why exercise won’t save all of us
MODULE 4
Body Weight, Sedentary Behaviour, Energy Expenditure and NEAT Fit
3 Lectures
MODULE 5
What does Space Travel, Bed Rest, Inactivity and Sedentary Lifestyle all have in common
2 Lectures
Who should enrol in the NEAT Fit Coaching Program?
- Fitness Professionals
- Nurses
- Medical Practitioners
- Community Health Workers
- Dieticians
- Exercise Physiologists
- Osteopaths
- Physiotherapists
- Chiropractors
- Massage Therapists
- Pilates instructors
- Occupational Therapists
- Naturopaths
- Nutritional Counsellors
- Program Coordinators
- Yoga Teachers
- Chiropodists/podiatrists
- Drama/art and music therapists
- Health Educators
- Teachers at all levels
- Corporate health consultants
- Aged care professionals
- All Allied health professionals whom have an interest in Lifestyle Medicine and Physical activity
- Ideal for Allied Health Professionals involved in the “Make Every Contact Count Program”
- Life Coaches
- Health Coaches
- Homeopaths
- Lifestyle Counsellors
- Wellness Coaches
- Diabetes Educator
- Public Health Officer
What can this qualification lead to?
- Enhanced services as a NEAT Fit Coach
- Additional employment stream for Personal Trainers, Exercise Specialists, Massage Therapists, Group Exercise Instructors and all Allied Health Professionals
- Working with Allied Health Professionals in Medical Fitness and Lifestyle Medicine
- Working in corporate health programs, aged care programs and family healthcare programs
- Working with Health Educators and community fitness groups to create sustainable physical activity opportunities
- Work with Health and Government agencies
- Working with education specialists to promote everyday physical activity to students outside of formal fitness programs
What are other professionals saying about the NEAT Fit Coaching Program?
As is always the case when Dr. Paul Batman engages in any project, this NEAT Fit course is excellent and long overdue for our industry. It is thorough, logical and creates an enjoyable experience listening to the extensive lectures, reading the vast accompanying lecture notes and completing all activities. The NEAT Fit program should be a compulsory addition to any allied health professional and fitness professional’s CV.
I have worked with Dr Paul for the past 30 years on all manner of fitness projects for both public and private organisations. I think the NEAT Fit Coaching program is Dr Paul’s finest research project. It is meticulously researched, well written with evidence-based materials and presented in a user-friendly format that leads the student in a progressive manner. If the health and fitness industry is to take control of reducing sedentary behaviours, the NEAT Fit coaching program should be a pre-requisite for any fitness training program or public health program.
Society has embraced the gym and the fitness revolution, but in doing so we have forgotten about moving for everyday activities. The world has become increasingly sedentary and in doing so health and waistlines have suffered. The NEAT Fit program is excellent for all populations, it introduces users to a more sustainable active way of living , that ultimately results in much improved metabolic health and improved weight management. Dr Paul has created a revolutionary method for increasing physical activity to a much broader demographic that can be maintained for life.
As an accredited Exercise Physiologist, I am always looking for new ways to get inactive people moving. The NEAT Fit model is unique in its approach to initially reducing people’s sedentary time and then funnelling them into a more formal fitness program. This is the first model I have seen that provides comprehensive user-friendly audio lectures and quality evidence-based written materials to educate the user about sedentary behaviour and then promotes strategies to replace inactive periods with active alternatives. This program could be a “game changer” in promoting physical activity in a different way to the historical more formal exercise prescription on which we base many of our exercise decisions.
Every once in a while, someone puts together a ground breaking review of all the scientific literature and studies available. Dr Batman is the new super hero of physical activity for not only an ageing population but also a growing sedentary one. We have to rethink our ideas of fitness and health and start living again like our grandparents did, not only for the health and wellness reasons, but also to change the future of our planet. “Sitting is indeed the new smoking” and rethinking our lifestyle choices is critical to our future health and wellness. This is not just about individuals, but communities, workplace and social interactions need to be rethought and addressed into non sedentary living. NEAT has benefits, that remedy many of these modern afflictions! This course is the first significant step in addressing our current social problems and is the frontrunner for future change!
The NEAT Fit concept is excellent as is the core message that “being sedentary is not the same as not exercising”. It seems a far more sustainable approach than the current physical activity recommendations. I also love the personal stories throughout and how relatable the content is. The case studies are very helpful too. The content is of course incredibly comprehensive. The audio powerpoint lectures are amazing – so comprehensive, organised and informative. I found it all extremely easy to navigate and the progression from each module was very clear. A wonderful program that should be compulsory in all exercise science and fitness curriculums.
The NEAT Fit model is an extensive evidence based physical activity program that reduces daily sedentary time as the main intervention mode for increasing physical activity. This is a very different approach to the formal fitness programs offered throughout our industry. It provides sedentary groups with a sustainable alternative that focuses on opportunities to move in the home, during transport, workplace and leisure time. Its unique presentation is complimented by comprehensive lecture notes, research articles, “easy to listen” audio slides and follows a systematic approach that unfolds information as the learner progresses through the units. I would recommend this program to any allied health professional and fitness professional looking to attract and motivate the increasing number of sedentary people in our community.
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