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Level 3 Health and Lifestyle (including diet, nutrition and exercise)

Level 3 Health and Lifestyle (including diet, nutrition and exercise)

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Begin your journey into health, wellbeing and lifestyle, designed for learners who are passionate about helping others. This course introduces the essential principles of nutrition, healthy living and the science behind how our lifestyle choices affect the body and mind. As part of your learning experience, you will a Level 2 in improving personal exercise, health and nutrition and Level 3 Diet and Nutrition for Complementary Therapists. The courses are professionally regulated and are ideal for those wishing to expand their holistic practice by offering safe, evidence‑informed healthy‑eating advice. You'll build a strong foundation in nutrition, exploring how nutrients support the body, how the digestive system and metabolism function and how diet influences physical, emotional and lifestyle factors. A key part of the course focuses on ethical practice and understanding your professional scope ensuring you know when a client should be referred to a medical or nutrition specialist. You will also examine current nutritional debates, diet patterns and develop confidence in analysing dietary habits in a responsible, informed way.

  • Entry Requirements


    Applicants should have GCSE English at grade C/4.

  • Course Content


    Level 3 Diet and Nutrition for Complementary Therapists:

    • Basic principles of nutrition: macronutrients & micronutrients, their sources and functions.
    • Anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the digestive system; nutrient absorption.
    • Nutritional needs across the life cycle (children, adults, pregnancy, ageing).
    • Impacts of poor nutrition on health, immunity, skin health, weight and wellbeing.
    • Healthy eating guidelines, food labelling, hydration, dietary planning.
    • Metabolism, caloric balance and nutrient utilisation.
    • Diet related diseases, intolerances and lifestyle related conditions.
    • Global dietary patterns, food processing, environmental impacts on food quality.
    • Scope of practice, professionalism, ethics, and referral procedures

    L2-Certificate in improving personal exercise, health and nutrition (NCFE):

    • Understand Health, Well-being and exercise
    • Understand the Role of Nutrition and Exercise
    • Plan and prepare for personal Exercise and Nutrition

  • Progression Next Steps


    Early Years and Education, Health and Social Care, Level 3 Wellbeing, Sport / Sport Science- Personal Training Level 3 Complementary Therapies

    During your time with us you will have access to a dedicated team of careers and education advisors who will help you as you take the next steps towards achieving your goals.

  • Course Structure


    The VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate in Diet and Nutrition for Complementary Therapists:

    This qualification is delivered through one mandatory unit covering all aspects of diet and nutrition for complementary therapists. Students begin with the foundations of nutrition and professional practice, then move on to studying macronutrients, micronutrients, digestion and metabolism. The course progresses into life stage nutrition, healthy eating guidelines, and the effects of poor diet, before exploring global dietary influences and diet related conditions. Learning is a blend of theory sessions, supervised client based activities and portfolio development, leading to a submission of a completed portfolio of evidence.

    L2-Certificate in improving personal exercise, health and nutrition (NCFE) consists of three mandatory units:

    Unit 01 Understand health, well-being and exercise Unit 02 Understand the role of nutrition in exercise Unit 03 Plan and prepare for personal exercise and nutrition

  • Assessment Details


    All assessments are internally assessed with students completing a portfolio of evidence.