Level 2 Improving Personal Exercise, Health and Nutrition

Start Date
Level
2
Course Course
P00593
Area
Sport

About this Course

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.

Key Units

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, you 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

Entry Requirements

There are no specific qualifications required to enrol on this qualification. Acceptance onto the qualification is based on a phone or online interview with the Tutor. Learners must be aged 19 years or over.

Where does this Lead

Students can progress onto courses such as Level 3 Sport or Level 3 Personal Trainer.

Future Opportunities

From this course, students could achieve careers such as Gym Instructor, Nutritionist or Health Specialist.

Tell Me More

This qualification is delivered online. These level 2 courses are free if you are a resident of South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (comprising of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield), as these qualifications can be fully-funded at no cost to you! For a level 3 course, funding may be available and we will assess your personal circumstances to establish if you qualify. Click here to find out more.

Extra Costs

A fee of £150 is payable if you enrol on this qualification and do not complete it.

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