Build your knowledge of exercise, nutrition and personal wellbeing with a free online Level 2 course.
You’ll explore healthy lifestyles, safe and appropriate exercise, basic anatomy and physiology, hydration, motivation, goal setting and how to plan and review your own exercise and nutrition programme.
The course is suitable for adults who want to improve their personal knowledge, support CPD or prepare for further health, wellbeing, sport or fitness-related study.
This course does not qualify you as a personal trainer, gym instructor, nutritionist or dietitian.
Free for eligible learners. Certificate included on completion.
Study online with tutor support. No previous fitness qualification required.
This course may be fully funded for eligible learners through the Adult Skills Fund.
Availability can depend on your location, eligibility and current funding options.
Build healthy exercise and nutrition habits in 6–12 weeks.
Gain a nationally recognised, accredited Level 2 qualification.
Fully funded for eligible adults through the Adult Skills Fund (ASF).
By the end of the course, you’ll have developed your understanding of:
The course is divided into three manageable units covering health and wellbeing, nutrition in exercise and personal exercise and nutrition planning.
There are no exams. You’ll complete assessment tasks based on the knowledge developed through the course.
The exact assessment process may vary depending on your awarding body and training provider.
Explore the components of a healthy lifestyle and the factors that can affect personal health and wellbeing.
You’ll also develop introductory knowledge of personal motivation, safe exercise, anatomy and physiology.
Develop your understanding of diet, nutrition and hydration in relation to exercise.
You’ll also explore how technology can help individuals monitor their own nutritional intake and activity.
Consider your current fitness and wellbeing, set personal goals and develop an appropriate exercise and nutrition programme.
You’ll maintain a personal record, review your progress and consider how future targets could be set.
This free online fitness and nutrition course develops knowledge of personal exercise, health, nutrition and wellbeing.
You’ll explore the components of a healthy lifestyle, safe and appropriate exercise, basic anatomy and physiology, hydration, personal motivation and the role of nutrition in exercise.
You’ll also consider your own starting point, set personal goals and develop an exercise and nutrition plan that can be reviewed over time.
The course is suitable for beginners and adults who want to build their personal knowledge, support CPD or explore further health, wellbeing, sport or fitness-related study.
You’ll study online with tutor support and complete assessment tasks based on the course units. There are no exams.
On successful completion, you’ll gain a recognised Level 2 Certificate in Improving Personal Exercise, Health and Nutrition.
This course does not qualify you to work as a personal trainer, gym instructor, nutritionist or dietitian.
This course may be suitable if you want to:
This course is designed around personal knowledge and planning. It does not train learners to assess clients, prescribe exercise or provide personalised nutrition advice to others.
Learn in confidence with support from a qualified tutor throughout the course.
Join thousands of learners in growing both professionally and personally.
1 in 4 of us do fewer than 30 minutes of physical activity a week, while 1 in 6 deaths is caused by inactivity.
Source: Sport England
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Enjoy a flexible and engaging learning experience through an award-winning online platform with support from a qualified tutor.
You can access first-class resources, interactive case studies, and support tools. All available on any device, anytime.
Your nationally recognised level 2 certificate proves you’ve developed essential new skills and in-depth knowledge. The qualification is accredited by either NCFE or TQUK, depending on your location.
It’s a powerful personal achievement that boosts confidence, enhances employability, supports CPD and opens the door to further study or career progression.
This course can provide a foundation for further learning in exercise, fitness, nutrition, sport and wellbeing.
After completing the course, you may choose to explore:
This qualification does not qualify you to work as a personal trainer or gym instructor.
Professional fitness roles normally require specific occupational qualifications and may also require practical assessment, insurance, professional recognition or additional training.
The course does not qualify you to work as a nutritionist or dietitian and does not replace personalised medical, dietary or fitness advice.
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This course is fully funded for eligible learners in England through the UK Government’s Adult Skills Fund.
Your course will be delivered online by one of our approved training provider partners, depending on your location.
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Yes, the course is free for eligible learners. Funding depends on your eligibility, location, circumstances and current availability.
Yes. The course is completed online and includes support from a qualified tutor.
Yes. When you successfully complete the course, you’ll receive a Level 2 Certificate in Improving Personal Exercise, Health and Nutrition.
Yes. The course leads to a recognised Level 2 qualification awarded by NCFE or TQUK, depending on your provider and location.
The course covers personal health and wellbeing, safe exercise, basic anatomy and physiology, nutrition, hydration, motivation, goal setting and personal exercise and nutrition planning.
No. This course does not qualify you to work as a personal trainer.
Personal training requires a specific professional qualification that includes the knowledge and practical competence needed to plan and deliver exercise programmes for clients.
No. This is not a Level 2 Gym Instructing qualification and it does not qualify you to work as a gym instructor.
It may provide useful introductory knowledge before further fitness-related study.
No. The course does not qualify you to practise as a nutritionist or dietitian or to give personalised dietary advice.
It develops introductory knowledge of nutrition in relation to personal exercise and wellbeing.
No. The planning element of the course focuses on your own personal exercise and nutrition programme.
It does not train you to assess clients, prescribe exercise or produce personalised nutrition programmes for other people.
It may provide a useful introduction to exercise, health and nutrition, but you would need to complete the specific gym instructing and personal training qualifications required for professional practice.
No. The course is suitable for beginners and no previous fitness qualification is required.
No. You’ll complete assessment tasks based on the knowledge and personal planning covered in the course units.
The course usually takes 6 to 12 weeks, based on around 5 to 10 recommended study hours per week.
The course provides general educational information and is not personalised medical or fitness advice.
Speak to an appropriate healthcare or qualified fitness professional before making significant changes to exercise or nutrition if you have a health condition, injury or other concern.
You can normally study one funded course at a time. The total number available depends on your eligibility, provider rules and current funding availability.
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