Level 3 Nutrition Course: Applying the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme

Awarding Body: Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examinations (O.C.R.)

This certificate is at Level 3 and is nationally and internationally recognised by employers in the fitness industry.

Delivery Method

Distance learning with full tutor support.

The course requires approximately 40 hours home study. You can start this course any day of the year.

Who should do this course?

The Level 3 Nutrition for Physical Activity is intended to equip the student with the necessary knowledge and skills to provide sound, research-based nutritional advice to healthy individuals.

If you want to know how to supplement a programme of exercise with the appropriate dietary interventions, this certificate is a must.

There are no pre-requisites. We do however recommend that candidates hold a Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instruction. This can be an Exercise to Music or Gym Instructor qualification.

Course Summary

This course is specifically designed to provide you with a detailed and comprehensive knowledge in the area of nutrition for exercise.

Addressing and clarifying controversial issues and myths relating to dieting, eating disorders and disease prevention, this award will give you the confidence to be able to make nutritional recommendations to your clients based on facts not fallacies.

The course includes:

- The digestive system
- Macronutrients and micronutrients
- Energy systems
- Weight management issues and dieting myths
- Sports nutrition concepts
- Psychology of weight loss
- Importance of water
- Food labels, shopping and eating out
- Goal setting and changing dietary habits

Assessment and Certification

Assessment: An in-depth case study and a series of knowledge based questions.

Successful candidates will receive the O.C.R unit certificate at Level 3 in Applying the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme.

This award is also worth 6 credits within the Qualification Credit Framework or QCF.