Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Sport and Exercise Performance

Aim

To provide learners with the knowledge and skills to:

• understand the need for a healthy, balanced diet to optimise sports performance.
• understand how to access credible information about sports and performance nutrition.
• understand the benefits and risks of specific nutritional protocols that may be used to prepare for sports or fitness events.
• understand the current scientific evidence relating to the safety and efficacy of common, legally available supplements and ergogenic aids.

Progression

Learners may wish to add to their portfolio of skills by completing the following:

• Level 2 Award in Instructing Circuit Sessions
• Level 2 Award in Instructing Studio Cycling Sessions
• Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Aqua)
• Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (Children)
• Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Yoga
• Level 3 Diploma in Instructing Pilates Matwork
• Lever 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
• Level 3 Award In Designing Exercise Programmes for Older Adults
• Level 3 Award in Designing Pre and Post Natal Exercise Programmes
• Level 3 Award In Designing Exercise Programmes for Disabled Clients
• Level 3 Award in Instructing Outdoor Fitness
• Level 3 Nutrition for Sport and Exercise Performance
• Level 3 Award in Conditioning for Exercise and Sports Performance
• Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
• Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy
• Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Personal Training
• Level 4 Certificate in Physical Activity and Weight Management for Obese and Diabetic Clients
• Level 4 Certificate in Physical Activity and Lifestyle Strategies for Managing Low Back Pain

Entry Requirements

Learners must either hold a Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing and Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Physical Activity or a Level 3 Award in Personal Training or equivalent

There is an element of communication, (discussion, presenting, reading and writing) involved and learners should have basics skills in communication pitched at Level 2.

Target Learners

Adults (aged 16+) wishing to pursue a career in the health and fitness sector as a Sports Coach or Fitness Instructor

• Personal Trainers
• Yoga Teachers
• Pilates Teachers
• Exercise Referral Instructors

Please note that 16-18 year olds may need to be surpervised in the workplace once they have achieved the qualification.

Qualification Structure

This qualification comprises of 1 unit:

• Unit 1 – Nutrition for Sport and Exercise Performance

Successful completion of the one mandatory unit is necessary to achieve the full qualification.

Assessment

Worksheet