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Diet, Exercise and Fitness
About the Level 3 Diet, Exercise and Fitness Certificate
When it comes to diet, exercise and fitness, it can be hard to know what’s best. It certainly doesn’t help that the media changes its mind every five minutes. This is why Stonebridge College’s Diet, Exercise and Fitness course is so useful. Enrol today and discover everything you need to know about the body and how to effectively look after it.
During this distance learning course, you will learn about anatomy and physiology and discover the structure and functions of the body’s 11 physiological systems. You will learn how to effectively plan a fitness training programme and recognise the importance of improving your activity levels. Additionally, you will learn about the digestive system and important vitamins and minerals.
Who should study this course?
This home study course is suitable for individuals with an interest in food, nutrition, sport and exercise. Whether you plan to improve your own knowledge of dietetics, or offer others physical training, this online qualification can help you achieve your goals.
You do not need any prior qualifications or experience to enrol on this exercise and fitness course. At Stonebridge, all we ask is that you have an interest in the topic and the motivation to independently complete the home learning modules.
What happens after the course?
On successful completion of this course, you may choose to further your education and study more fitness courses online. You may even choose to take your studies to the next level and study nutrition, sports science or another related course at university.
Alternatively, you may choose to enter employment straight away. Health and fitness is important in all employment sectors. Therefore, there are many jobs in which the skills you learn on this course will come in useful. These include but are not limited to:
- Personal trainer
- Gym employee
- Healthcare assistant
For more information about this course, give us a call on this number: 0121 392 8288
On completion of your course, you will receive two certificates:
Certificate 1 is issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges: Diet, Exercise and Fitness Diploma
Diet, Exercise and Fitness Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, to view a sample of the college’s award, please click here.
Certificate 2 is issued by Quality Licence Scheme: Level 3 Diet, Exercise and Fitness Certificate of Achievement
At the end of this course successful learners will be given the option to receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).
The course has been endorsed under the Quality Licence Scheme. This means that Stonebridge Associated Colleges has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers, meet defined quality criteria. The completion of this course alone does not lead to a regulated qualification* but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills gained. The Learner Unit Summary may be used as evidence towards Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this subject. To this end the learning outcomes of the course have been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of study and level of demand/complexity involved in successful completion by the learner.
The course itself has been designed Stonebridge Associated Colleges to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications. The Quality Licence Scheme endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met. A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.
The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.
The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through our awarding organisations we have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. We are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life.
Our knowledge and experience of working within the awarding sector enables us to work with training providers, through the Quality Licence Scheme, to help them develop high-quality courses and/or training programmes for the non-regulated market.
*Regulated qualification refers to those qualifications that are regulated by Ofqual / CCEA / Qualification Wales
To view a sample of the Certificate of Achievement, please click here.
Requirements for Entry
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
*You will have access to the course for 12 months only. You can purchase course extensions.
Professional Membership
On completion of this course you will be eligible to join the following Professional Associations(s):
On successful completion of your course your qualification is awarded. You will receive an attractively presented Diploma or Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, this will also allow you to use the letters SAC. Dip. or SAC. Cert. after your name.
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the leading (and biggest) distance education colleges in the U.K and internationally. We have many thousands of students studying with us at any one time from locations all over the world. Our diplomas will always count towards your future, and will improve your prospects of future employment or higher level study etc. by proving that you have studied to a certain level, that you have proficiency in your chosen subjects and that you are interested in your field of choice. Education is always an investment in your future and you will find this to be the case with our qualifications in your jurisdiction.
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
*You will have access to the course for 12 months only. You can purchase course extensions.
Introduction
- Define health, activity, and fitness
- Discuss the health risks of an inactive lifestyle and poor diet
- Name and describe five components of fitness
Improving Fitness and Activity
- Demonstrate an awareness of the obesity epidemic currently affecting industrialized nations
- Discuss the importance of setting SMART goals
- Identify barriers to maintaining an exercise routine
- Plan ways to improve adherence to an exercise program
Measurement in Health and Fitness
- Identify reasons to measure activity and fitness
- Name tests for each aspect of physical fitness
- Discuss tests for health variables including activity and blood pressure
- Take precautions to ensure that tests are carried out in a consistent way
Planning a Fitness and Training Program
- Name the principles of training
- Understand the FITT Principle
- Show awareness of the three energy systems
- Use RPE to prescribe exercise intensity
- Prescribe exercise following the FITT principle
Safety in Exercise
- Talk about the importance of pre-exercise questionnaires
- Describe the importance of a warm-up and cool-down
- Recognise different types of injuries
- Discuss safety factors pertaining to the exercise facility and the exercising individual that should be considered in designing a program
Anatomy and Physiology
- Name the 11 physiological systems
- Describe the structure and function of the:
Skeletal
Muscular
Circulatory
Respiratory
Nervous system
- Describe the concept of homeostasis
Energy
- List the forms of energy used by the body
- Define the terms calorie and Calorie
- Know the energy currency of the body
- Describe in detail the three macronutrients, their components, and their subtypes
- Recognize that cellular pathways convert macronutrients to ATP
The Digestive System
- Name the parts of the digestive system, and describe their function
- Identify the sites of absorption of the major vitamins and minerals
- Discuss digestive enzymes
- Name the hormones involved in the control of blood glucose
Vitamins
- Discuss the three major functions of vitamins
- Identify the function, RDA, and major food sources for each of the 13 vitamins
- Mention the risk of toxicity for fat-soluble vitamins compared with water-soluble vitamins
Minerals
- Discuss the roles of 7 important vitamins in the body
- Identify the role of calcium in bone-building
- State the RDA and some major food sources of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, copper, chromium, and selenium
- Discuss the possibility of toxicity for each of these minerals
Supplements
- Define the term food supplement
- Discuss the risks and benefits of supplementing with certain:
Vitamins
Minerals
Macronutrients
Amino acids
Herbs and other substances
- Define the terms antioxidant and free radical in the context of diet and exercise
Exercise and Diet for Chronic Disease Prevention
- Discuss the risk factors for, negative health effects of, and dietary and exercise interventions for:
Obesity
Osteoporosis
Cardiovascular disease
Diabetes
Cancer
- Describe some positive lifestyle changes that will reduce the risk of many diseases
What's Included
- All study materials
- Study Guide
- Full Tutor and Admin support
- The course fee includes the awarding body registration and certification fee (valued at up to £30.00).
OUR PASS RATE
Fitness
94.7%
(National Average 75.1%)
Diet, Exercise and Fitness
About the Level 3 Diet, Exercise and Fitness Certificate
When it comes to diet, exercise and fitness, it can be hard to know what’s best. It certainly doesn’t help that the media changes its mind every five minutes. This is why Stonebridge College’s Diet, Exercise and Fitness course is so useful. Enrol today and discover everything you need to know about the body and how to effectively look after it.
During this distance learning course, you will learn about anatomy and physiology and discover the structure and functions of the body’s 11 physiological systems. You will learn how to effectively plan a fitness training programme and recognise the importance of improving your activity levels. Additionally, you will learn about the digestive system and important vitamins and minerals.
Who should study this course?
This home study course is suitable for individuals with an interest in food, nutrition, sport and exercise. Whether you plan to improve your own knowledge of dietetics, or offer others physical training, this online qualification can help you achieve your goals.
You do not need any prior qualifications or experience to enrol on this exercise and fitness course. At Stonebridge, all we ask is that you have an interest in the topic and the motivation to independently complete the home learning modules.
What happens after the course?
On successful completion of this course, you may choose to further your education and study more fitness courses online. You may even choose to take your studies to the next level and study nutrition, sports science or another related course at university.
Alternatively, you may choose to enter employment straight away. Health and fitness is important in all employment sectors. Therefore, there are many jobs in which the skills you learn on this course will come in useful. These include but are not limited to:
- Personal trainer
- Gym employee
- Healthcare assistant
For more information about this course, give us a call on this number: 0121 392 8288
Fitness
OUR PASS RATE
(National Average 75.1%)
94.7%
On completion of your course, you will receive two certificates:
Certificate 1 is issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges: Diet, Exercise and Fitness Diploma
Diet, Exercise and Fitness Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, to view a sample of the college’s award, please click here.
Certificate 2 is issued by Quality Licence Scheme: Level 3 Diet, Exercise and Fitness Certificate of Achievement
At the end of this course successful learners will be given the option to receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).
The course has been endorsed under the Quality Licence Scheme. This means that Stonebridge Associated Colleges has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers, meet defined quality criteria. The completion of this course alone does not lead to a regulated qualification* but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills gained. The Learner Unit Summary may be used as evidence towards Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this subject. To this end the learning outcomes of the course have been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of study and level of demand/complexity involved in successful completion by the learner.
The course itself has been designed Stonebridge Associated Colleges to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications. The Quality Licence Scheme endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met. A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.
The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.
The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through our awarding organisations we have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. We are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life.
Our knowledge and experience of working within the awarding sector enables us to work with training providers, through the Quality Licence Scheme, to help them develop high-quality courses and/or training programmes for the non-regulated market.
*Regulated qualification refers to those qualifications that are regulated by Ofqual / CCEA / Qualification Wales
To view a sample of the Certificate of Achievement, please click here.
Requirements for Entry
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
*You will have access to the course for 12 months only. You can purchase course extensions.
Professional Membership
On completion of this course you will be eligible to join the following Professional Associations(s):
On successful completion of your course your qualification is awarded. You will receive an attractively presented Diploma or Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, this will also allow you to use the letters SAC. Dip. or SAC. Cert. after your name.
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the leading (and biggest) distance education colleges in the U.K and internationally. We have many thousands of students studying with us at any one time from locations all over the world. Our diplomas will always count towards your future, and will improve your prospects of future employment or higher level study etc. by proving that you have studied to a certain level, that you have proficiency in your chosen subjects and that you are interested in your field of choice. Education is always an investment in your future and you will find this to be the case with our qualifications in your jurisdiction.
Introduction
- Define health, activity, and fitness
- Discuss the health risks of an inactive lifestyle and poor diet
- Name and describe five components of fitness
Improving Fitness and Activity
- Demonstrate an awareness of the obesity epidemic currently affecting industrialized nations
- Discuss the importance of setting SMART goals
- Identify barriers to maintaining an exercise routine
- Plan ways to improve adherence to an exercise program
Measurement in Health and Fitness
- Identify reasons to measure activity and fitness
- Name tests for each aspect of physical fitness
- Discuss tests for health variables including activity and blood pressure
- Take precautions to ensure that tests are carried out in a consistent way
Planning a Fitness and Training Program
- Name the principles of training
- Understand the FITT Principle
- Show awareness of the three energy systems
- Use RPE to prescribe exercise intensity
- Prescribe exercise following the FITT principle
Safety in Exercise
- Talk about the importance of pre-exercise questionnaires
- Describe the importance of a warm-up and cool-down
- Recognise different types of injuries
- Discuss safety factors pertaining to the exercise facility and the exercising individual that should be considered in designing a program
Anatomy and Physiology
- Name the 11 physiological systems
- Describe the structure and function of the:
Skeletal
Muscular
Circulatory
Respiratory
Nervous system
- Describe the concept of homeostasis
Energy
- List the forms of energy used by the body
- Define the terms calorie and Calorie
- Know the energy currency of the body
- Describe in detail the three macronutrients, their components, and their subtypes
- Recognize that cellular pathways convert macronutrients to ATP
The Digestive System
- Name the parts of the digestive system, and describe their function
- Identify the sites of absorption of the major vitamins and minerals
- Discuss digestive enzymes
- Name the hormones involved in the control of blood glucose
Vitamins
- Discuss the three major functions of vitamins
- Identify the function, RDA, and major food sources for each of the 13 vitamins
- Mention the risk of toxicity for fat-soluble vitamins compared with water-soluble vitamins
Minerals
- Discuss the roles of 7 important vitamins in the body
- Identify the role of calcium in bone-building
- State the RDA and some major food sources of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, copper, chromium, and selenium
- Discuss the possibility of toxicity for each of these minerals
Supplements
- Define the term food supplement
- Discuss the risks and benefits of supplementing with certain:
Vitamins
Minerals
Macronutrients
Amino acids
Herbs and other substances
- Define the terms antioxidant and free radical in the context of diet and exercise
Exercise and Diet for Chronic Disease Prevention
- Discuss the risk factors for, negative health effects of, and dietary and exercise interventions for:
Obesity
Osteoporosis
Cardiovascular disease
Diabetes
Cancer
- Describe some positive lifestyle changes that will reduce the risk of many diseases
What's Included
- All study materials
- Study Guide
- Full Tutor and Admin support
- The course fee includes the awarding body registration and certification fee (valued at up to £30.00).
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