Unlock the power of nutrition to fuel performance, improve health and support your fitness career.
At Make Me A PT, we’re proud to offer the Active IQ Level 2 Award in Understanding Nutrition, Performance and Healthy Eating — a nationally recognised qualification. Whether you’re a personal trainer, group exercise instructor, or simply looking to deepen your knowledge, this course equips you with the essential tools to understand nutrition and its impact on both general health and athletic performance. Delivered by experienced tutors in a supportive environment, you’ll gain insights that can be applied to your own goals or used to guide others.
What You’ll Learn…
This course provides an engaging introduction to key principles of nutrition, tailored specifically to fitness and performance contexts. You’ll cover:
✅ Nutritional principles for healthy eating – Understand the essential roles of macronutrients, micronutrients, hydration, and how to meet recommended dietary guidelines.
✅ Nutrition for sport and exercise – Explore how nutrition affects energy systems, performance, and recovery, with an emphasis on fuelling the body effectively.
✅ Label reading and food choices – Learn how to interpret nutritional labels and help others make informed food choices to support their goals.
✅ Practical application – Gain the confidence to apply your knowledge in real-life settings — whether for your own progress or when advising others.
Why Choose Our Course?
✔ Active IQ Accredited – A globally recognised, industry-leading qualification.
✔ Flexible Study Options – Learn at your own pace with a mix of online study and practical workshops.
✔ Fast-Track Certification – Get qualified in as little as 8 weeks.
✔ Expert Tutor Support – Learn from experienced fitness professionals.
✔ Career-Boosting Qualification – Work in gyms, leisure centres, or progress to Level 3 Personal Training.
Entry Requirements.
🔹 No prior experience or qualifications are required.
🔹 Basic communication skills (reading, writing, discussing, presenting) at Level 2 are required.
Course Delivery & Assessment.
📚 Online Learning – Study at your own pace with engaging e-learning materials.
🏋️♂️ Practical Workshops – Gain hands-on experience in a gym environment.
📝 Assessments – A combination of coursework, practical assessments, and multiple-choice exams.
🎓 Mandatory Units – To achieve certification, learners must complete five mandatory units covering all key aspects of gym instruction.
Career Opportunities
After completing this course, you can progress onto our Level 2 gym instructor qualification.
What You’ll Be Qualified To Do
✅ Use your knowledge to enhance sports coaching, gym instruction, or community health roles.
✅ Demonstrate a strong foundational knowledge of nutrition and how it supports general health and physical performance.
✅ Support clients, friends, or family with general healthy eating advice in line with government guidelines.
✅ Enhance your existing fitness or coaching practice by giving evidence-informed advice to support clients’ health goals.
✅ Progress to further training in fitness, nutrition, or health (e.g. Level 3 Nutrition, Level 3 PT).
Choose Your Learning Style.
We know everyone learns differently, so we offer flexible study options to suit your lifestyle. Whether you prefer to learn at your own pace online or get hands-on experience with in-person training, we’ve got you covered. With expert support every step of the way, you can qualify in a way that works best for you.
Online
£250
Study at your own pace with our eco-friendly fully online Level 2 course. Perfect for those who need flexibility, this option allows you to complete your theory modules from home, with expert tutor support and assessments conducted remotely. Get certified without attending in-person workshops.
Online With Hardcopy Manual
£270
The same Level 2 course but with a hard copy manual to keep handy. A hard copy manual will be sent to your chosen address.
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