Free Level 2 Personal Exercise, Health and Nutrition Course. Study online at your own pace over 26 weeks. This free personal exercise, health and nutrition course is fee remitted for learners aged 16 to 18 years old. You'll explore how exercise, diet, and lifestyle choices affect your health and wellbeing. The course covers nutrition principles, physical activity guidelines, and how to set and track personal health goals. It suits anyone who wants to study around work, family, or other commitments. You'll finish with the NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Improving Personal Exercise, Health and Nutrition.
Who this course is for
UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite.
Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes
such as furthering personal development and career opportunities.
They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual
course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.
What you will learn
You'll understand the principles of a balanced diet and how nutrition affects the body.
You'll learn how to plan and evaluate a personal exercise programme.
You'll explore the relationship between physical activity, health, and wellbeing.
You'll identify the effects of lifestyle choices on long-term health.
You'll develop skills to set realistic personal health and fitness goals.
You'll learn how to monitor and review progress toward those goals.
How you will learn
You'll study online, working through course materials at a pace that suits you. Assessment is through written assignments and portfolio-based tasks that you complete and submit online. There are no exams. University Centre Somerset will confirm the full assessment details and any submission deadlines before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. University Centre Somerset will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nutrition advisor, supporting clients with healthy eating plans
Fitness instructor, guiding individuals through exercise programmes
Health and wellbeing coach, helping people improve lifestyle habits
Personal trainer assistant, supporting qualified trainers in gyms or studios
Community health worker, promoting wellbeing in local settings
Gym receptionist or membership advisor, working in leisure and fitness
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training. The next step if you want to work as a qualified personal trainer.
Level 3 Award in Nutrition and Health. Builds on this qualification with more depth in nutritional science.
Level 3 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing. Broadens your knowledge across physical and mental health for roles in community or workplace wellbeing.
