Course Overview

The duration of this course is 11-13 weeks.

The aim of this qualification is to develop a learner’s knowledge and understanding of how to improve their own personal exercise, health and nutrition.

Unit 1

Understand health, well-being and exercise.

Section 1 Understand the concepts of health and well-being.

Section 2 Understand factors that could have a negative impact on health and well-being.

Section 3 Understand factors affecting personal motivation.

Section 4 Understand basic anatomy and physiology.

Unit 2

Understand the role of nutrition in exercise.

Section 1 Understand diet and nutrition for exercise.

Section 2 Understand energy requirements for exercise.

Section 3 Understand fluid replacement for exercise.

Unit 3

Plan and prepare for personal exercise and nutrition.

Section 1 Understand the importance of exercising safely.

Section 2 Know how to measure personal fitness levels.

Section 3 Know how to follow an appropriate personal programme of exercise and nutrition.

Section 4 Know how to evaluate the personal programme of exercise and nutrition.

Assessment Methods

Assessment are due at the end of each unit.  Your tutor will assess your work and build up your portfolio of evidence of learning.  A certificate will be awareded on satisfactory submission of evidence of learning for the units studied.

In this unit, learners will assess their current fitness levels, set targets and devise an appropriate exercise/nutrition plan, and maintain a diary over a period of time. They’ll then evaluate the programme, their progress and set new targets. Learners must be able to complete a fitness programme that they design themselves.