Introduction
The Principles of Nutrition for Exercise and Health programme of study is a non-regulated programme that supports the essential skills and knowledge required to be able to analyse client’s nutritional habits and to be able to offer healthy eating advice linked to clients’ exercise and lifestyle goals in the Health and Fitness Industry.
This programme of study will enable learners to provide clients with accurate and credible information on the principles of nutrition and weight management, referring to a dietitian/nutritionist as necessary.
It is a non-regulated qualification developed by Active IQ, our specialist sport, fitness and active leisure brand, for delivery in international markets. The qualification is currently available for approved international centres and provides a recognised learning programme where an Ofqual-regulated qualification may not be suitable or required by local market requirements.
The purpose of this programme of study is to provide learners with the knowledge of healthy eating to analyse their client’s nutritional habits and to be able to offer healthy eating advice linked to their clients’ exercise and lifestyle goals.
- A suitable EuropeActive Level 3 equivalent Gym Instructor qualification or programme of study.
Target learners:
- Learners aged 16+.
- Learners wishing to improve their knowledge of physical activity and wanting to adopt a healthier lifestyle for themselves and influence others to do the same.
- Learners considering a career in the active leisure sector.
Learners must complete the following programme of study.
- Core knowledge and skills: Principles of nutrition for exercise and health
- Unit Reference: IQURN0012
- Recommended Guided Learning Hours: 8
- eAssessment
- Case study
- Assignment
This programme of study provides progression on to:
- Personal Training programmes of study.
- Special population related qualifications or programmes of study.
The programme of study has been partially mapped to the EuropeActive standards for:
- Personal Trainer
The programme of study has been mapped to the ICREPs:
- Core Standards
- Personal Trainer Standards
This programme is not affiliated with Ofqual. This programme is not endorsed by CIMSPA.
For information about international fees including approval, qualifications, services and resources, please email [email protected]
International education and training providers wishing to deliver Active IQ International Programmes of Study must complete an application and approval process prior to delivery.
All international programme accreditations must map to one of the EuropeActive Professional Standards, aligned to the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) or ICREPs standards where they exist. Details of these are listed in the application form, and programme content must map to Active IQ’s international programme specifications.
If an organisation wishes to seek EuropeActive endorsement, applications should be made directly to EuropeActive.
If you would like further information on registering as an education provider or delivering the above programme please complete our enquiry form.