DNA and Genetic Assessment for Fitness

Learn how to apply genetic testing to optimize health and wellness plans.

 

This course is designed for nutritionists, dietitians, or certified healthcare professionals who seek to incorporate precision health into their practice.

 

Approach

  • This course is available online or in person and can be taken individually or with a group.

  • It is based on the concept of learning by doing and includes many hands-on, project-based tasks.

  • Each student is assigned a mentor or educator to work with as they apply their learning to individual projects or case studies.

  • In-class learning is supplemented with self-assessments on the Pingoo micro-learning app to ensure proper review and retention of course content.

Frequently asked questions

  • No, this course does not have any prerequisites.

  • The course will take six weeks to complete (one session per week).

  • Upon completion of the course, attendees will receive a certificate of completion issued by the institute.

  • Contact us at learn@precisionhealth.institute for information about individual and group sessions.

Course description

Genetics affects how your body responds to different exercises and diets. Genes can affect metabolism, response to exercise, taste preferences, strength, flexibility, muscle fatigue, muscle recovery, nutrient deficiencies, and personality. In this course, you'll learn how genetic traits can contribute to health and fitness.

The genetic traits assessed by Silverberry can guide the design of dietary plans or exercise regimens. With genetic assessments, you can discover how to best utilize your time in the gym or which diet will provide the quickest results.

Learn to use each of the Silverberry fitness packages — Weight Loss, Lean & Fit, Athletic Training, and Longevity — which include different combinations of genetic traits tailored to achieving a particular goal.

With the knowledge of how each genetic trait contributes to your unique physiology, you can optimize your lifestyle.

Options

This course can be taken individually or as part of available programs.

Instructors

This course is offered by a university professor with industry experts as guest lecturers.

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone with a fitness goal or concern

  • Fitness enthusiasts

  • Registered dietitians (RD, RDN)

  • Nutritionists

  • Personal trainers

  • Dermatologists

  • Wellness coaches

  • Personality development coaches

  • Doctors

  • Biohackers

  • Certified healthcare providers

What you will learn:

  • In this session, you will be introduced to the course, the teaching method, and the various example clients used throughout the course.

  • In this session, we will review basic genetics concepts, including the terms: genotype, phenotype, trait, genetic predisposition, SNP, GWAS, and sequencing.

  • In this session, you will meet Warren, the client we'll use to discuss the Weight Loss package. Learn about his wellness concerns, his lifestyle, his dietary habits, and his physical activity level. Then use his genetic information to design personalized nutrition and exercise plans for him.

  • In this session, you will meet Naomi, the client we’ll use to discuss the Lean & Fit package. This package is designed for individuals interested in tweaking their lifestyle to enhance their fitness and physique. The selection of genetic traits is optimized to provide the most relevant information for designing a personalized nutrition and exercise plan to lose fat while developing muscle mass.

  • In this session, you will meet Quincy, the client we’ll use to discuss the Athletic Training package. Learn about his fitness concerns, his lifestyle, his dietary habits, and his physical fitness level. Then use his genetic information to design personalized nutrition and exercise plans for him.

  • In this session, you will meet Lavena, the client we’ll use to discuss the Longevity package. This package is designed for individuals interested in discovering a few lifestyle modifications to foster graceful aging. The selection of genetic traits is optimized to provide the most relevant information for designing a personalized nutrition and exercise plan to maintain fitness while avoiding injury.