Entry Level 3 Physical Health and Wellbeing Course in Basildon. Classes run at ACL Basildon, part-time during the day. Funding may be available depending on your circumstances. Each session runs for 90 minutes, making it easy to fit around other commitments. You'll build your understanding of how to look after your body and mind, develop healthy habits, and improve your day-to-day wellbeing. These physical health and wellbeing classes are a practical starting point for anyone looking to work in a caring or support role.
Who this course is for
During this course, you will learn how to take care of both your body and mind. You will enhance your understanding of physical health and mental wellbeing, helping you to develop healthy habits and lead a happier, healthier lifestyle.
What you will learn
You'll explore what physical health means and how to maintain it.
You'll learn how mental wellbeing connects to your physical health.
You'll identify healthy habits and how to build them into daily life.
You'll understand the basics of nutrition, exercise, and rest.
You'll develop awareness of factors that affect health and wellbeing.
You'll reflect on your own health choices and how to improve them.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at ACL Basildon. Learning is interactive and tutor-led, with group discussion and activities. Assessment is through portfolio work and short tasks completed during the course. There are no formal written exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. ACL Basildon will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support Worker: assist people with daily living and wellbeing needs.
Care Assistant: provide personal care in homes or residential settings.
Healthcare Support Worker: support clinical staff in NHS or care settings.
Community Support Worker: help people stay independent in their communities.
Mental Health Support Worker: support adults with mental health needs.
What you could study next
Level 1 Award or Certificate in Health and Social Care: a natural next step to build on this qualification and move toward care work.
Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care: opens doors to employed roles as a care assistant or support worker.
Functional Skills English or Maths at Entry Level 3 or Level 1: useful alongside health qualifications if you want to strengthen your core skills for employment.