Certificate in Improving Personal Exercise, Health and Nutrition Level 2 (SKI24S036)

Health and Wellbeing

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Mode of attendance: Flexible

Number of weeks: 8

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

About the course:

Unit 1 summary:

In this unit learners will begin with an introduction to the concepts of health and wellbeing, including the effects of exercise and eating well and how technology can affect health and wellbeing. They will then look at other factors that can affect health and wellbeing including a sedentary lifestyle, smoking, mental health issues and alcohol. They will look at the barriers to a healthy lifestyle before looking at human anatomy and its systems in more detail.

Unit 2 summary:

In this unit learners will begin to look at the specific dietary requirements for exercise and how food choices affect performance. They will learn about different energy systems in relation to food intake and fluid replacement for exercise.

Unit 3 summary:

In the final unit learners will cover how to exercise safely, including stretching and cooling down and how to check balance and posture. They will then learn how to measure fitness levels including heart rate, BMI and blood pressure, before covering how to set goals and use different training methods. Finally they will look at how to evaluate personal programmes for exercise and nutrition.

How will the course be delivered?

Online distance learning through the EQUAL platform, online learning resources with feedback from an assessor

What do I need to bring?

Laptop/PC

What are the entry requirements?

19+, no formal entry requirements

What can I do next?

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:
• Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
• Level 2 Award/Certificate in Nutrition and Health
• Level 2 and 3 Certificate/Diploma in Sport
It may also be useful to learners studying qualifications in the following sector areas:
• heath and social care
• hospitality
• leisure.

How well am I doing?

Feedback after every learner submission from an assessor, focusing on strengths, areas for development and next steps. Grading is pass or refer with no fails.

Enquiries

Centre: The Skills Network
Email address: sales@theskillsnetwork.com