
Advance your knowledge of nutrition to support client goals, enhance performance, and elevate your expertise as a fitness professional.
Deepen your expertise with our Active IQ Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Exercise and Health, designed for fitness professionals looking to expand their skill set. Gain advanced knowledge in nutrition science, client dietary analysis, and evidence-based guidance—all within your scope of practice. Ideal for the proactive personal trainer or gym instructor who wants to confidently advise clients on healthy eating and physical performance.
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:
✅ Understand how to access and evaluate credible nutrition information
✅ Learn the roles of macronutrients and micronutrients in health and exercise
✅ Explore how the body fuels performance and recovers from training
✅ Calculate energy and nutrient needs for clients with varied goals
✅ Identify risks of poor nutrition and unhealthy lifestyle habits
✅ Master skills to analyse clients’ eating habits and suggest actionable improvements
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.
📝 Assessments – A combination of coursework, practical assessments, and multiple-choice exams.
🎓 Mandatory Units – Consists of just one mandatory unit, making it a concise yet powerful enhancement to your skillset.
Career Opportunities
The Active IQ Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Exercise and Health opens up several career-enhancing opportunities within the health, fitness, and wellness industries. While this qualification does not qualify you to practise as a dietitian or registered nutritionist, it does allow you to:
1. Enhance your role as a Personal Trainer – Add valuable nutrition coaching to your fitness services, helping clients achieve better results with integrated exercise and nutrition support.
2. Offer General Nutrition Advice – Guide clients on healthy eating, weight management, and fuelling for exercise, all within the recognised scope of practice.
3. Work in Wellness & Lifestyle Coaching – Combine fitness and nutrition knowledge to support clients in improving their overall lifestyle and health habits.
4. Lead Group Workshops or Seminars – Educate your clients or community with evidence-based talks on nutrition and performance.
5. Online Coaching & Content Creation – Use your expertise to create ebooks, online programs, or educational content around healthy eating, fuelling fitness, and supporting behaviour change.
6. Boost Your Employability – Stand out to gyms, health clubs, and wellness centres looking for trainers with both fitness and nutrition knowledge.
What You’ll Be Qualified To Do
✅ Provide evidence-based nutritional advice to clients within the scope of a fitness professional.
✅ Support clients with healthy eating habits to improve general health, wellbeing, and exercise performance.
✅ Design and deliver general nutrition plans that align with physical activity goals (e.g. weight management, muscle gain, energy for training).
✅ Educate clients about the relationship between nutrition and physical activity, including understanding macronutrients, micronutrients, hydration, and food labelling.
✅ Work within your scope of practice as a personal trainer or fitness instructor — referring clients to a registered dietitian or clinical nutritionist if specialist advice is needed (e.g. for medical conditions or eating disorders).
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
£300
Study at your own pace with our eco-friendly fully online Level 3 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
£325
The same Level 3 course but with a hard copy manual to keep handy. A hard copy manual will be sent to your chosen address.
