CYQ Certificate in Applying the Principles of Nutrition to a Physical Activity Programme, Level 3

An insight into healthy eating and weight management The Certificate in Nutrition for Physical Activity  is the second of the two course modules that make up the new CYQ Certificate in Personal Training. It can also be taken as a stand-alone qualification.   The course covers nutrients, energy systems, measuring and eating for energy and the physiology and psychology of dieting. It also covers the principles of healthy eating and weight management in relation to exercise, sports and well-being and will enable the Personal Trainer to give advice on and plan for effective long-term fat/weight loss, based on sound scientific principles.

TARGET CANDIDATES

This course is designed for:

• Instructors who are seeking to work towards the CYQ Certificate in Personal Training
• Advanced Fitness Instructors who wish to upskill to Personal Trainer status
• Those who wish to provide appropriate nutritional advice for a variety of client needs
• Gym or Group Exercise (Studio) Instructors or Fitness Supervisors who are seeking to enhance their qualifications

PREREQUISITES

• Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instruction or equivalent
  • Note: if applying for the full Certificate in Personal Training, candidates must hold a Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instruction
  • If applying for the Conversion to Personal Trainer status award, candidates must hold a Level 3 Certificate in Advanced Fitness Instruction

COURSE DESCRIPTION

• The principles of nutrition
• Key guidelines in relation to nutrition
• Giving nutritional advice
• The relationship between nutrition and physical activity
• How to collect nutritional information
• Nutritional goal setting with clients
• Collecting and analysing nutritional information
• Applying the principles of nutrition to a physical activity programme

ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE

• Multiple choice Theory Paper
• Live Case Study

Any of the following qualifications are essential pre-requisites to this course. You must hold a current (dated within the past three years) certificate or have maintained Continued Professional Development in these areas. Please contact us if you are in any doubt about whether your qualifications are acceptable as pre-requisites.