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Level 2 Certificate in Improving Personal Exercise, Health and Nutrition

Course Overview

Interested in studying one of our online nutrition courses? This qualification aims to provide a detailed understanding of the concepts of health and well-being, including basic anatomy and physiology. The course provides the knowledge on the role of nutrition in exercise, including energy requirements and fluid replacement, and then learn about how to measure personal fitness levels and create a personal programme of exercise and nutrition.

Please note: It is a requirement to complete a fitness test as part of this course (e.g. a timed walk). If it is not possible to complete the test or log anything in the exercise plan such as stretches, walking, a physio plan etc), a pass cannot be given.

In England, you will gain an accredited Level 2 qualification.

In Scotland, this course is comparable to a Level 5 based on the Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework. Upon completion of the course, learners in Scotland will receive a digital e-certificate issued by your college.

Key Information

Course Length
8 to 12 weeks

Course Level
Level 2

Awarding Body
NCFE

Learning Method(s)
Online materials
Online assessment

For Individuals

Benefits

  • Fully online course
  • Study from anywhere, at any time
  • Nationally recognised
  • Access to an award-winning e-learning platform
  • Perfect for beginners
  • Support from expert Tutors
  • Receive a digital e-certificate upon completion
  • No hidden costs

Full Cost Price
£399.00

Funded Course
Yes

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Unit 1: Understand health, well-being and exercise

This unit will cover the concepts of health and well-being, factors that could have a negative impact on health and well-being, factors that can affect personal motivation, and the basics of anatomy and physiology.

Unit 2: Understand the role of nutrition in exercise

Learn about diet and nutrition, energy requirements and fluid replacement for exercise.

Unit 3: Plan and prepare for personal exercise and nutrition

In the third and final unit of this course, employees will learn about the importance of exercising safely, how to measure personal fitness levels, how to follow an appropriate personal programme of exercise and nutrition, and how to evaluate a personal programme of exercise and nutrition.