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Level 2 Personal Exercise, Health and Nutrition Course Online – Nottingham College

CostFREE
Duration16 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Personal Exercise, Health and Nutrition Course. Study online with Nottingham College. You can start at any time and study at your own pace, so it fits around your existing commitments. Funding may be available for this course, though fees may apply depending on your circumstances. You'll cover health and wellbeing, basic anatomy and physiology, the role of nutrition in exercise, and how to plan a personal exercise and nutrition programme. The course takes 16 weeks.

Who this course is for

This qualification aims to equip you with a detailed understanding of the concepts of health and well-being, including basic anatomy and physiology.

You will learn about 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.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements but you must be aged 19+.

Please note: All students will need to complete an Initial Assessment before being enrolled onto the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the key concepts of health and wellbeing.
  • You'll explore factors that can affect personal motivation and overall health.
  • You'll learn the basics of anatomy and physiology.
  • You'll understand diet, nutrition, energy requirements, and fluid replacement for exercise.
  • You'll learn how to measure personal fitness levels.
  • You'll plan and create a personal programme of exercise and nutrition.
  • You'll understand how to exercise safely.

How you will learn

The course is delivered entirely online, so you can study when it suits you. You'll work through three units covering health and wellbeing, nutrition in exercise, and personal exercise planning. Before you start, you'll complete an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. Assessment is based on the work you complete across the three units.

What you will need to bring

Nottingham College will confirm anything you need before you start. You'll need a device with internet access to study online.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Fitness instructor assistant. Support exercise sessions in gyms or leisure centres.
  • Nutrition advisor. Offer basic guidance on healthy eating and exercise.
  • Health and wellbeing coach. Support individuals in community or workplace settings.
  • Personal trainer (entry-level). Work toward a client-facing fitness role.
  • Care worker. Support clients with health and lifestyle needs.
  • Gym receptionist or membership advisor. Use your health knowledge in a customer-facing role.

What you could study next

This personal exercise, health and nutrition qualification can lead to further study in related areas. Nottingham College offers progression onto nutrition-focused courses such as a Nutrition, Health and Food Awareness qualification. You could also move on to a Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training or a Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training, which are the qualifications needed to work as a qualified personal trainer.

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