Exercise and Nutrition Certificate Level 2 (NCFE)

Course Summary:

This qualification enables learners to understand the concept of health and wellbeing. It will also help the learner to understand the nutritional requirements for different types of exercise and help them to plan, prepare and implement an exercise programme taking into account the appropriate nutritional requirements.

Course Details:

This course is ideal for those who wish to take responsibility for their personal health and well-being. It is relevant to those students who wish to gain a greater understanding of how to exercise appropriately for their age, ability and current fitness level.

The course will cover the following areas and consists of three units:

Unit 1: Understanding health and exercise
Unit 2: Understanding the role of nutrition in exercise
Unit 3: Planning and preparing for exercise

Career Progression:

Having completed this course, learners may want to consider further study in diet and nutrition, such as NVQs. Alternatively, they may wish to consider qualifications around catering, food science or sport and exercise.