Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training: Unit 2 – Applying the Principles of Nutrition to a Physical Activity Programme

Level 3 Nutrition Course

Nutrition for Physical Activity introduction

This award allows learners to offer nutritional advise to fitness clients who are undertaking a physical activity programme to help them achieve their goals.

This programme is for Gym Instructors working towards the Certificate in Personal Training or anyone wanting to apply the principles of nutrition to support an individual’s physical activity programme and goals.

Entry requirements for the Nutrition for Physical Activity Course

• None

Objectives of the Nutrition for Physical Activity Course

To provide learners with the knowledge to be able to offer nutritional advice for physical activity based on clients' needs
Principles of nutrition
Key guidelines in relation to nutrition
Nationally recommended practice in relation to providing nutritional advice
Relationship between nutrition and physical activity
How to collect information relating to nutrition
How to use nutritional information
Principles of nutritional goal setting with clients
Collect and analyse nutritional information
The full qualification syllabus can be downloaded here Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Physical Activity (QCF)

How will you learn on the Nutrition for Physical Activity Course

Learners can do a blended learning option of study. The course duration is expected to last 1-2 months.

All Learner are supported with:

Manual
E-learning
Tutor phone and e-mail support
Workshop Days

Learners will attend 1 workshop day structures to achieve this Award. E-learning is a compulsory part of this training programme.

Learners can opt to attend weekend or weekday workshop days to suit their lifestyle and responsibilities.

How can I pay for the Nutrition for Physical Activity Course

Learners must pay in full via Cheque or Card at the time of booking.

To apply please complete the online application form or a PDF application form and submit via post, fax or e-mail (please do not submit bank or card details via e-mail).

Nutrition for Physical Activity Course qualification structure and assessment

Unit 1: Applying the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme

Assessment 1: Multiple choice theory paper
Assessment 2: Case Study

This unit is one of the seven units required to achieve the Certificate in Personal Training.

Progressions from the Nutrition for Physical Activity Course

Level 2 Fitness Instructing Gym / ETM
Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
Level 2 or 3 CPD depending on prior achievements

Qualification achieved and REPs information

Active IQ Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Physical Activity (QCF)
It is also recognised by The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at level 3 and carries 16 CPD points

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next available workshop days

29th April 2012

Course: Level 3 Award in Prescribing Nutrition for Physical Activity

Venue: CMS, Huddersfield
22nd July 2012

Course: Level 3 Award in Prescribing Nutrition for Physical Activity

Venue: CMS, Huddersfield
26th September 2012

Course: Level 3 Award in Prescribing Nutrition for Physical Activity

Venue: CMS, Huddersfield