Level 2 Certificate in Improving Personal Exercise, Health and Nutrition (NCFE)

Course Summary

Unit 1 – Understand health, well-being and exercise
In this unit learners are introduced to the components of a healthy lifestyle and factors that can improve health and well-being. They will also look at personal motivation and basic anatomy and physiology.

Unit 2 – Understand the role of nutrition in exercise
This unit covers diet and nutrition for exercise including looking at how technology can support individuals to track their nutritional intake. Learners will also look at the importance of hydration.

Unit 3 – Plan and prepare for personal exercise and nutrition
In this unit learners will assess their current fitness levels, set targets and devise an appropriate exercise/nutrition plan, and maintain a diary over a period of time. They will then evaluate the programme and their progress and set new targets.

Entry Requirements

* You must be aged 19+
* You must live in England (not available to people living in Ireland, Scotland or Wales)
* You must have been an EU resident for at least 3 years
* No qualifications are necessary for you to start the course.
All learners are subject to an eligibility check before you can start the course. You may be required to forward information to us about your current employment or income/benefit status to allow you to get started.

How Is It Assessed

Assessment is based on answering questions either online or by completing a paper-based question/answer paper.

How Is It Taught

As you work through the learning materials, you will have the support of a knowledgeable assessor/tutor who will give you support, advice and guidance on the course content as well as providing robust feedback on the work you complete. This course consists of 3 assessments to be completed 4 weeks apart. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded the CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Improving Personal Exercise, Health and Nutrition.

What Could I do Next

After completing a distance learning qualification and receiving confirmation from your assessor that the course has been achieved, you are able to enrol on another distance learning qualification.

What Else Do I Need To Know

The assessments are divided into units and submission of answers is per unit. Support is available from your assessor throughout the course and after the completion of each unit when the assessor will assess the answers provided and provide written feedback.