Health, Exercise, Diet and Fitness (Level 3) Diploma

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Specifically, explore the flexible and convenient Health, Exercise, Diet and Fitness (Level 3) course, an ideal way to gain a diploma qualification. Whether you aim for further education, improved job prospects, or expanded knowledge, this comprehensive course allows you to prepare thoroughly for exams or careers through home study. Plus, it’s structured to be accessible and beneficial even if you have no prior knowledge in Health, Exercise, Diet and Fitness.

Achieving and maintaining good health and fitness is a fundamental aspect of a fulfilling life. Many individuals are continuously seeking answers regarding weight management, safe exercise practices, and effective workout routines. This course offers an opportunity to gain comprehensive insights into cultivating a healthier lifestyle for yourself and others. It provides both theoretical knowledge and practical strategies to help you shape lifestyles that promote enhanced health and fitness.

The course begins by establishing a strong foundational understanding of key concepts such as Health, Exercise, and Fitness. It delves into the essential components of fitness and explores methods for assessing and improving fitness levels through regular training and exercise. Methods of training are thoroughly examined to provide practical insights into the types of exercises and how to perform them effectively. You’ll also receive guidance on crafting well-structured training programs and sessions, with real-world examples to illustrate these principles.

Additionally, this course delves into the multifaceted factors affecting athletic performance, encompassing both physiological and psychological aspects. Understanding these factors is crucial for achieving improved fitness levels and healthier lifestyles.A dedicated unit in the course focuses on the pivotal role of diet and nutrition in overall health and fitness. It covers essential nutritional requirements, the composition of a balanced diet, and dietary considerations specific to athletes. By the course’s conclusion, you’ll be well-equipped to make informed decisions about health, exercise, and nutrition, both for yourself and those you may advise or support.

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Course Key Topics

the Health, Exercise, Diet and Fitness (Level 3) course is divided into 15 modules.

Module 1: Defining the Concepts Health, Exercise and Fitness

• What is Health?
• Physical, social and mental health
• What is exercise?
• Types of exercise – Sports Continuum
• The Sports Continuum
• What is fitness?
• Health benefits of taking part in regular exercise
• Ten reasons to get more active
• Health related components of fitness
• Skill related components of fitness
• Comparison of health and skill related fitness

Module 2: Understanding the components of Fitness and how to test them

• Definition of the components of fitness
• Detained analysis of each component
• Why do we want to test our fitness?
• Measuring the components of fitness
• Components of fitness needed for different sporting activities

Module 3: Ways to improve Fitness & training methods

• How the body generates energy for exercise
• The Creatine Phosphate system
• The Lactic Acid system and Oxygen debt
• The Aerobic system
• Analysis of different training zones
• Principles of SPORT
• FITT principles
• Methods of training :- Continuous, Fartlek, Interval, Weight Training, Plyometrics, Flexibility Training and Circuit Training
• Examples of training sessions for each training method

Module 4: Planning Training and Fitness Programmes

• Physiological and psychological benefits of warming up
• Cool down – reasons why it is important
• Phases of a warm up:- body temperature raising, stretching and skill development
• Planning a training programme
• Applying the SPORT and FITT principles of training
• Periodisation – off season, pre season, peak season and transitional period
• Planning a training session:- warm up, main activity and cool down
• Examples of training programmes and sessions

Module 5: Factors affecting Sporting Performance

• Physiological and psychological benefits of warming up
• Cool down – reasons why it is important
• Phases of a warm up:- body temperature raising, stretching and skill development
• Planning a training programme
• Applying the SPORT and FITT principles of training
• Periodisation – off season, pre season, peak season and transitional period
• Planning a training session:- warm up, main activity and cool down
• Examples of training programmes and sessions

Module 6: Safety in Sport

• How to prevent injury:- environment, clothing and equipment, fair competition, obeying the rules and warm up and cool down
• Causes of sports injuries
• Accidental injuries, overuse injuries, chronic injuries
• Examples of sports injuries:- soft tissue, skin and Hard tissue injuries
• Injuries, symptoms and treatment
• RICE procedure
• More serious injuries
• Assessing the casualty’s condition DRACB
• How to treat an unconscious casualty
• Emergency action plan
• Other conditions that can influence sports performance

Module 7: Diet and Nutrition

• A balanced diet
• The essential groups of nutrients
• Macronutrients and Micronutrients
• Diet and exercise
• The importance of each nutrient for exercise
• Energy and diet:- metabolic rate and physical activity level
• Energy in food
• Energy equations
• The athletes diet:- day of competition, after the event and Glycogen loading
• Common eating disorders
• Healthy eating
• Food pyramids
• Examples of diets

Module 8: Body systems and the skeletal system

• Outline of the different body systems
• The human skeleton
• Functions of the skeleton: Ossification
• Cartilage
• Types of bone
• The skeletal frames:- axial and appendicular
• Exercise and the bones
• Definitions of fixed, slightly movable and synovial joints
• A typical synovial joint structure
• Movement patterns at synovial joints
• How exercise can help improve the skeletal system

Module 9: The muscular system

• Functions of muscles
• Types of muscle tissue
• Skeletal muscles – structure and functions
• Muscular contractions:- isotonic, isometric and isokinetic
• How muscles are attached to bones
• Muscle fibres: slow and fast twitch
• Characteristics of muscle fibres and exercises they relate to
• Major muscles in the human body:- location and function
• Exercises to strengthen the muscles
• Benefits of warming up the muscles

Module 10: The Cardiovascular System

• Parts of the body that make up the Cardiovascular System
• Functions of the Cardiovascular System
• The double pumping action of the heart
• Pulmonary circulation
• Systemic circulation
• Structure of the heart
• Blood flow through the heart
• How does the heart pump blood
• Blood vessels:- arteries, veins and capillaries
• The heart and exercise
• Heart rate measuring the pulse
• What happens to our Cardiovascular System when we exercise
• Long term effects of training on the Cardiovascular System
• Components and functions of blood
• The blood and exercise
• Blood Pressure measuring Blood Pressure
• Factors affecting Blood Pressure

Module 11: The Respiratory System

• Structure of the Respiratory System
• How air passes through the body
• Pulmonary ventilation
• The mechanics of breathing
• Inspiration and expiration
• How we get oxygen to the working muscles
• External respiration
• Internal respiration
• Capacity for exchanging gases
• The Respiratory System as we exercise

Module 12: The Digestive System

• What is digestion?
• Energy molecules in food
• Chemical digestion
• Physical digestion
• The digestive process
• Parts of the Digestive System and their functions
• What is an enzyme
• Food enzymes
• Digestive enzymes
• The Digestive System and exercise

Module 13: The Nervous System

• Basic functions of the Nervous System
• Parts of the Nervous System
• The Central Nervous System – parts of the brain
• The Spinal Cord
• The Peripheral Nervous System:- Sympathetic and Autonomic Nervous Systems
• Reflex actions and conditioned reflexes
• Receptor organs
• The Nervous System and Sport

Module 14: The Endocrine System

• Hormones
• Hormone producing organs and body parts
• The Endocrine System and exercise

Module 15: Stress and Anxiety in Sport

• Defining Anxiety – Cognitive and Somatic
• Types of Anxiety
• Anxiety and Sport
• Stress
• The causes of Stress
• Symptoms of Stress
• Stress management
• Stress management techniques

What Will You Learn?

• In the Health, Exercise, Diet, and Fitness course you will embark on a comprehensive journey to understand and optimise your health and fitness.
• This course covers a wide array of topics, starting with the fundamental definitions of health, exercise, and fitness.
• You will delve into the essential components of fitness and how to assess them.
• Gain practical insights into improving fitness and explore various training methods to achieve your fitness goals.
• Learn to create effective training programs and sessions, taking your fitness routine to the next level.
• Dive into the factors influencing sporting performance, both physiological and psychological, and discover how to enhance your overall athletic abilities.
• Understand the critical impact of diet and nutrition on health and fitness, including essential nutritional requirements and balanced diet composition.
• Explore the various body systems, such as the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, nervous, and endocrine systems, and grasp their roles in health and exercise.
• Additionally, gain insights into managing stress and anxiety in sports, rounding out your knowledge of health, exercise, diet, and fitness comprehensively.

• The Health, Exercise, Diet, and Fitness course is designed for a diverse audience with varying objectives. It's ideal for individuals passionate about personal health and fitness, offering them valuable insights into maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
• If you're considering a career in the fitness industry, this course provides essential knowledge and practical skills to help you excel.
• Moreover, educators, coaches, and healthcare professionals can benefit from this course by expanding their understanding of fitness and nutrition, allowing them to better guide others on their health journeys.
• Whether you're an aspiring fitness trainer, healthcare worker, or simply someone dedicated to improving personal health, this course caters to a broad spectrum of learners seeking expertise in health, exercise, diet, and fitness.

• The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Health, Exercise, Diet and Fitness (Level 3) and would like to take part in a highly rewarding distance learning study course.
• We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.
• You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with full tutor support.

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