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.
Course Structure
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.
Assessment Methods
Learning Method(s)
Online materials
Online assessment