Develop your knowledge of healthy eating to analyse client’s nutritional habits and to be able to offer healthy eating advice linked to their exercise and lifestyle goals.
By becoming Level 3 certified in Nutrition for Exercise and Health you will understand the need for a healthy, balanced diet to optimise sports performance. How to access credible information about nutrition for exercise and health. The nutrients required to maintain health. How nutrients from food are used to fuel and aid recovery from physical activity. How to estimate daily energy and nutrient requirements for clients with different goals. The risks of poor nutritional and lifestyle practices. Skills to analyse clients’ dietary habits and identification of areas for improvement.
The Nutrition for Exercise and Health qualification will build on the skills already attained at level 2. Learners must hold Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Gym, ETM) or equivalent to enrol.
Nutrition for Exercise and Health
Active IQ Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Exercise and Health
QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE:
- Unit 1: The principles of nutrition and their application to exercise and health
ASSESSMENT
- This qualification is assessed by:
- Multiple choice exam
- Case study / Assignment
- Coursework / Portfolio of evidence.
- Guided Learner Hours: 24