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 sports 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 - LEVEL 2

This course may be free for you if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• If you are aged 19-23 and you do not have the equivalent of five GCSEs at grade 9-4. You need to show us proof of any qualifications you already have.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

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.