Improving Personal Exercise, Health and Nutrition Level 2

Course outline

This course meets QCF requirements, and is ideal for those who wish to take responsibility for their personal health and well-being. It is relevant to those students who wish to gain a greater understanding of how to exercise appropriately for their age, ability and current fitness level, those seeking to improve their knowledge and understanding of a healthy diet and who wish to be able to plan and monitor their personal exercise and dietary progress.

Course content

The qualification comprises three mandatory units:

• Unit 1: Understanding health and exercise
• Unit 2: Understanding the role of nutrition in exercise
• Unit 3: Planning and preparing for personal exercise and nutrition

This course explores these areas in relation to exercising safely, personal motivation, diet and nutrition and drugs, alcohol and tobacco.

A comprehensive tutor guide is supplied to accompany these materials. To view a sample of a tutor guide, click here.

Progression opportunities

The programme can provide progression towards various qualifications relating to sport, health and nutrition.