Primal Health and Nutrition Expert Certification Course
Online Training for Professional Accreditation
The Primal Health and Nutrition Expert Certification Course provides the most in-depth and up-to-date ancestral health, nutrition and lifestyle education in the world. You will graduate with a deep understanding of how to reprogram your genes for optimal wellness, which food groups are best for the human body and why, how to develop lifelong fitness while avoiding injury and burnout, and so much more.
This course is comprised of 14 comprehensive chapters containing text, video, and audio, to accommodate all learning types. It is the first of three courses that make up the Primal Health Coach Certification path.
To learn more about the Primal Health and Nutrition Expert Certification or the more comprehensive Primal Health Coach Certification Course, including how to enroll, click here to book a call with our Admissions Director.
Mark Sisson
Erin Power
Welcome from Mark Sisson and Erin Power
Course Overview
Downloading Files Within the Course
Meet Your Faculty and Staff
Important: Legal Matters
Disclaimer and Copyright Notice
Support
Introduction
Announcements
Upcoming Webinars
Introduction
Ebooks
Audiobooks
Archived Webinars
Peer and Faculty Support & Connection via Facebook
Introduction Video
Why PHCI?
Why Ancestral Health?
Introduction Video
Chapter Overview
Quick Facts
Genes 101
Gene Expression, Epigenetics, and Genetic Adaptation
Chronic/Systemic Inflammation
Chapter Summary and References
Coaching Your Clients
Chapter 1 Curriculum - Audio
Familial Genes - Audio Supplement
Genetic Diversity - Audio Supplement
Changing Habits - Audio Supplement
Chapter 1 Exam
Introduction Video
Chapter Overview
Quick Facts
The Primal Laws
Evolutionary Health
Primal Humans; Modern Humans; and Aging
Chapter Summary and References
Coaching Your Clients
Chapter 2 Curriculum - Audio
Primal Blueprint Laws - Audio Supplement
Neanderthal - Audio Supplement
Chapter 2 Exam
Introduction Video
Chapter Overview
Quick Facts
The Standard American Diet
Metabolic Flexibility
Fuel Partitioning
Glucose
Fat
Ketones
Recommended Macronutrient Intake Levels
Chapter Summary and References
Coaching Your Clients
Chapter 3 Curriculum - Audio
High Carb Consumption - Audio Supplement
Dietary Ketosis - Audio Supplement
Quality Over Quantity - Audio Supplement
Macronutrient Calculations - Audio Supplement
Chapter 3 Exam
Introduction Video
Chapter Overview
Quick Facts
Energy Balance Determines Body Composition
Hormones
Enzymes
Gut Health
Intermittent Fasting
The Carbohydrate Curve
The "Other Twenty Percent"
Chapter Summary and References
Coaching Your Clients
Chapter 4 Curriculum - Audio
Calories In, Calories Out - Audio Supplement
Hormone Optimization - Audio Supplement
Insulin Sensitivity - Audio Supplement
Alcohol - Audio Supplement
Intermittent Fasting - Audio Supplement
Fasting and Exercise - Audio Supplement
Carb Refueling - Audio Supplement
Diet Is the Gateway - Audio Supplement
Chapter 4 Exam
Introduction Video
Chapter Overview
Quick Facts
Antinutrients
Predominant Dietary Sources of Antinutrients
Chapter Summary and References
Coaching Your Clients
Chapter 5 Curriculum - Audio
Viewing Health Matters in Isolation - Audio Supplement
Chapter 5 Exam
Introduction Video
Chapter Overview
Quick Facts
The Lipid Hypothesis
Heart Disease
Blood Testing
Statins
The Fat, Cholesterol, and Heart Disease Myth
Chapter Summary and References
Coaching Your Clients
Chapter 6 Curriculum - Audio
Chronic Stress - Audio Supplement
Opposing Beliefs - Audio Supplement
Chapter 6 Exam
Introduction Video
Chapter Overview
Quick Facts
Dangers of Sedentary Modern Life
Fitness Mythbusting: Chronic Cardio, Caloric Compensation, and Metabolic Rate
Aerobic Exercise
Heart Rate Zones
Chapter Summary and References
Coaching Your Clients
Chapter 7 Curriculum - Audio
Sedentary Patterns - Audio Supplement
Exercise Mentality - Audio Supplement
Chronic Cardio - Audio Supplement
HRV Monitoring - Audio Supplement
Chapter 7 Exam
Introduction Video
Chapter Overview
Quick Facts
Functional Fitness
High-Intensity Fitness
Nutritional Considerations for Exercise
Exercise and Longevity
Play
Recovery
Chapter Summary and References
Coaching Your Clients
Chapter 8 Curriculum - Audio
Resistance Training - Core Curriculum Audio Supplement
Focus on Quality - Core Curriculum Audio Supplement
Fasting and Exercise - Core Curriculum Audio Supplement
Chapter 8 Exam
Introduction Video
Chapter Overview
Quick Facts
Pantry Purge Priorities
Fats and Oils
Sweets
Grains
Legumes
Hyper-processed Foods
Condiments
Beverages
Dairy Products
Fish and Seafood
Meat
Potatoes
Conducting Your Pantry Purge
Chapter Summary and References
Coaching Your Clients
Chapter 9 Curriculum - Audio
Chapter 9 Exam
Introduction Video
Chapter Overview
Quick Facts
Kitchen Restock
Shopping for Produce
Herbs and Spices
Meat and Poultry
Seafood
Eggs
Nuts, Seeds, and Derivative Butters
Healthy Fats and Oils
Beverages
Dairy
Dark Chocolate
Alcohol
Supplements
Chapter Summary and References
Coaching Your Clients
Chapter 10 Curriculum - Audio
Chapter 10 Exam
Introduction Video
Chapter Overview
Quick Facts
Practical Considerations for Eating Primally
Strategies for Buying Food
Strategies for Cooking, and Eating (and Drinking) at Home
Strategies for Dining Out
Cultivating a Successful Approach
Chapter Summary
Coaching Your Clients
Chapter 11 Curriculum - Audio
Chapter 11 Exam
Introduction Video
Chapter Overview
Quick Facts
Primal Fitness
Move Frequently
Lift Heavy Things
Sprint
Chapter Summary and References
Coaching Your Clients
Chapter 12 Curriculum - Audio
Chapter 12 Exam
Introduction Video
Chapter Overview
Quick Facts
Diet
Exercise
Work
Sleep
Social Connections
Play
Nature
Sunlight
Slow Life Down
Chapter Summary and References
Coaching Your Clients
Chapter 13 Curriculum - Audio
Chapter 13 Exam
Chapter Overview
Coaching Formats
Recommendation: Begin with One-on-One Coaching
CASE STUDY: Beginning with One-on-One, then Scaling to Group Coaching
Use Short-Duration Challenges to Leverage Your Individual Program
CASE STUDY: Using a Short-Duration Challenge to Convert One-on-One Clients
The 12-Week Primal Health Coaching Program Flow
On-Boarding Your New One-on-One Client
Intake
After Intake: Session One
Bi-Weekly Education Sessions
Weekly Check-In
Coaching Conversations
Additional Coaching Tools
Tracking Progress: Successes and Struggles
Common Client Concerns
Get Ready to Graduate Your Client
Program Completion
DEMO: A 12-Week Primal Health Coaching Relationship
PROGRAMMING SUPPORT MATERIALS: The 12-Week Primal Health Coaching Program
PROGRAMMING SUPPORT MATERIALS: 21-Day Primal Challenge
Chapter 14 Curriculum - Audio
Chapter 14 Exam
Primal Health and Nutrition Final Exam