Anti-Ageing Course

Course overview

There is no ‘Elixir of Life’ that can slow down or reverse the ageing process. To avoid premature ageing we need to appreciate and make improvements to all the factors that make up the ageing process. This course considers how to make effective improvements in brain function, skin appearance and energy levels; how to avoid degenerative diseases and how to get the best from supplements.

Syllabus

Unit One – The Ageing Process
- How the Body Ages
- Prime Ageing Factors
- Biological Ageing
Unit Two – Your Biological Age/ Health Issues
- Biological Ageing – A Questionnaire
- Analysing Your Results
- Actual Versus Biological Age
- Health Problems Commonly Associated with Ageing

Unit Three – The Importance of Good Nutrition
- Finding a ‘Diet’ That Suits You
- Toxins in Food
- Alcohol
- Weight Control
Unit Four – Approaches to Nutritional Support
- Macro- and Micro-nutrients
- Balancing Lipid Levels
- Balancing Blood Sugar
- Feeding Your Brain and Your Mind
Unit Five – Other Aspects of Good Health
- Do You Need to Detoxify?
- Hydration
- Exercise
Unit Six – The Mind-Body Connection
- A Holistic Approach to Ageing
- Keeping Mentally Active
- Creating Good Habits
- Conclusion – It’s Never Too Late to Make Improvements!

Practical training

No practical training is required to complete this course.

Prerequisites

You do not need to have any additional qualifications before studying this course.

Level

On successful completion of this course, you have received training designed as either a foundation qualification leading to further studies to attain a practitioner level, or professional development to gain additional skills and knowledge to expand the practice of the existing therapist.

Certification

On successful completion students will receive the following award: The BSY Professional Certificate of Merit in Anti-Ageing.

How the course works

This course is delivered online or via mixed study*.

Online study

Upon enrolment you receive your first course lessons via our unique online learning platform providing you with the learning resources you need to complete the course including interactive content and videos.

You can study in your own time, at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home. You will be able to progress through your course whenever and wherever you wish – all you need is access to the internet, and a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone.

If you have any questions, or would like feedback or encouragement about your course or your studies then you can contact our friendly tutors by phone, email or post.

At the end of each lesson are a set of questions. Completing these can aid your learning and help you master each step before moving on to the next. Your next lesson will then be provided for you to continue when it suits you. This allows us to continually assess understanding and competence of the subject.

Having progressed through each lesson you can take your final examination at home, and at a date and time that suits you. Then, on successful completion of both your Practical Training and your final examination, you will be awarded your BSY certificate.

Additional study options

Mixed Study

As part of your enrolment onto this course you will receive access to our unique online platform which will provide you with online access to your course materials – making them easy to access on-the-go.

Once logged on, you can also request to have the materials supplied in printed format for you to keep, make notes and use for future reference.

*Mixed study option is available to request from within the online platform, a small one-off fee is payable to cover printing and postage costs.

Support

Your tutor will mark your lessons, giving valuable, constructive feedback - helping you to master each step before moving on to the next. You can contact them for support or advice throughout your studies.

You can also contact the support team who are here to help you Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

We are proud of our friendly, caring ethos and aim to do all we can to help you succeed.