Free Level 2 Personal Exercise, Health and Nutrition Course Online – Telford College Wellington

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Personal Exercise, Health and Nutrition Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your existing commitments. The course runs over 35 weeks and covers how diet and exercise affect your health and wellbeing. You must be aged 19 or over as of 31 August 2025, resident in England, and have lived in the EU for the last three years. You cannot be enrolled on another course at the same time.

Who this course is for

Poor diet and lack of exercise are recognised as some of the major contributors to ill health. Regular exercise and a balanced diet help to reduce stress, improve sleep, reduce the risk of illness and increase life quality.

Entry requirements

To enrol for Telford College Distance Learning you must be aged 19+ as of the 31/08/25, be a resident of England and have lived in the EU for the last three years.  You cannot be currently studying on any other course with us or another provider. For more info, please contact [email protected]

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how regular exercise supports physical and mental health.
  • You'll examine the relationship between diet, nutrition, and wellbeing.
  • You'll learn how poor diet and inactivity contribute to ill health.
  • You'll develop knowledge of how to plan and maintain a balanced lifestyle.
  • You'll understand how exercise and nutrition can reduce stress and improve sleep.
  • You'll build practical knowledge to support healthier everyday choices.

How you will learn

This is an online distance learning course. You study in your own time, working through materials remotely. Assessment is based on the work you complete during the course. Contact Telford College Wellington before enrolling to confirm the specific assessment methods and any coursework requirements for this delivery.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Telford College Wellington will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nutrition advisor, supporting clients with diet and lifestyle choices
  • Health and wellbeing coach, helping people improve daily habits
  • Fitness instructor assistant, supporting exercise sessions
  • Community health worker, promoting healthy living in local settings
  • Personal trainer (entry-level support role, further training needed)
  • Care worker, applying nutrition knowledge in a health or social care setting

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Certificate in Nutrition and Health, deepening your understanding of diet science and client support
  • Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care, broadening into care work alongside your nutrition knowledge
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, if you want to move into fitness instruction professionally
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, if you'd like to teach health and nutrition topics to others

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