Nutrition and Health - Level 2 Certificate

This course has been designed to enhance your understanding of nutrition and healthy eating, enabling you to progress in areas such as sport and recreation, exercise and fitness, or healthcare.

Topics covered can include:

• Nutritional needs of a variety of individuals
• Principles of healthy eating
• Using food and nutritional information to plan a healthy diet
• Principles of weight management
• Principles of food safety for the home environment
• Understanding eating disorders

You will need:

• Four GCSEs at grade 1 or above or an equivalent Level 1 qualification

All applicants must have an interview and assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

You will be assessed on your completed practical tasks, written assignments and presentations.

Adults

Entry Level, Level 1, Level 2
If you will be aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course, and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, your course will be FREE, regardless of your age or income. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information.

On successful completion of this course, you can progress onto Gym Instructing - Level 2 Certificate (YMCA) or other sports courses at Level 2 or 3.

Topics covered can include:

• Nutritional needs of a variety of individuals
• Principles of healthy eating
• Using food and nutritional information to plan a healthy diet
• Principles of weight management
• Principles of food safety for the home environment
• Understanding eating disorders

You will need:

• Four GCSEs at grade 1 or above or an equivalent Level 1 qualification

All applicants must have an interview and assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

You will be assessed on your completed practical tasks, written assignments and presentations.

Adults

Entry Level, Level 1, Level 2
If you will be aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course, and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, your course will be FREE, regardless of your age or income. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information.

On successful completion of this course, you can progress onto Gym Instructing - Level 2 Certificate (YMCA) or other sports courses at Level 2 or 3.