Basic Certificate in Fitness and Health

What Will You Learn?

• The course begins with an introduction to the 'why' of health and fitness, examining the meaning of total health, its components, benefits, and the challenges individuals face in achieving and maintaining it.
• Learners will also explore important fitness theories, including the distinction between total fitness and physical fitness, the major components of physical fitness, and the factors that influence an individual’s fitness level.
• Another key focus of the course is physical activity, particularly the role of exercise in promoting health and well-being. The course also highlights the importance of activities of daily living and how regular movement contributes to maintaining good physical health.
• Finally, the course examines the dangers of physical inactivity, including conditions such as obesity, hypertension, high cholesterol levels, and diabetes, which are increasingly common in modern society.