Nutrition & Health Coaching
Health coaching is a profession that uses lifestyle and behaviour change to help inspire and establish life-long habits for optimum health and wellness.
| Award Name | BTEC National Diploma at UK Level 3 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Pearson |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTEC National Diploma at UK Level 3 | Pearson |
Duration
How the Course Works
• All content on learning platform 24/7
• Weekly live learning sessions via Zoom*
• One-to-one support and mentoring
• Online live cooking classes
• Optional classroom days
• Optional sessions in cooking school
* Live Learning Sessions are recorded for those unable to attend.
Further information
Next Course: September 14, 2023
Classroom days (when possible) will take place at:
The Blackrock Education Centre
Kill Avenue
Dun Laoghaire,
Co. Dublin A96 EW01
www.blackrockec.ie
Fees:
• Single payment: €4,500
• Total if paid in monthly instalments: €4,850
• First Payment €1,250 followed by 4 monthly instalments of €900.
Extended payment terms available please contact our admissions team for further details
Enrolment open until October 13th
BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Professional Nutrition & Health Coaching
How can a Nutrition & Health Coach change lives?
There is increasing awareness that poor diet and lifestyle are major causes of ill-health. But changing the habits of a lifetime is rarely easy. Through Nutrition & Health Coaching you can help clients achieve their wellness-related goals through motivation, education, advice, resources and ongoing support as they learn to adjust their eating and lifestyle behaviours for the better.
Health coaching is a profession that uses lifestyle and behaviour change to help inspire and establish life-long habits for optimum health and wellness. Health coaches work with clients directly or alongside doctors or other healthcare professionals. Clients are empowered to focus on creating health rather than avoiding symptoms and illness. Health coaching is a ‘client-centred’ approach that respects and addresses lifestyle factors unique to each individual. A health coach sees the client as the ‘expert’ in their own life, offering non-judgmental support, education and motivation as they find practical, sustainable ways to overcome obstacles and stay on their path to health and wellness.
What is a Health Coach?
Nutrition & Health Coaches – Bringing Wellness to Life
All of the above! - but with special emphasis on food, nutrition and eating habits. Many people struggle with health issues where diet is a central problem. A Nutrition & Health Coach has the expertise to support clients to control weight, reduce stress, optimise diet, establish suitable exercise habits – as well as manage conditions such as diabetes, obesity, digestive and autoimmune disorders, among other chronic health conditions.
What kinds of health goals do Nutrition & Health Coaches help with?
• Successful weight control
• More energy
• Better immunity, sleep, digestion, skin, joints, etc
• Healthy pregnancy
• Practical tips for fussy eaters
• Nourishing foods for kids
• Help with food intolerance
• How to source wholesome foods and ingredients
• Meal plans and recipes
• And many other goals….
Time Commitment
Online Course: This course is delivered fully online for all students. Most students report devoting between 8 and 12 hours a week to the course, including study time, live learning sessions, further reading, assignments and case studies.
Basic computer skills essential. There will be optional additional days in the classroom and cooking school.
The BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Professional Nutrition & Health Coaching programme consists of ten assessed units, plus cooking and Mindful Self-Compassion training program. 10 course units, 600 estimated learning hours.
Unit 1. Principles of Nutrition
Unit 2. Coaching Competencies & Practice for the Nutrition & Health Coach
Unit 3. Digestion
Unit 4. Farm to Fork
Unit 5. Food Labelling
Unit 6. Diet & Lifestyle Throughout Life
Unit 7. Diet & Chronic Disease
Unit 8. Weight Management Solutions
Unit 9. Diet & Lifestyle in Exercise & Sports
Unit 10. The Nutrition & Health Coach in Practice
Extra Unit. Cooking (Live online and/or attendance)
Extra Unit. Mindful Self-Compassion (value: €250)
Assessment
The assessment is based on a variety of mainly practical assignments and case studies. There is no written exam.
* Notional Learning Hours = average time to complete course material, estimated by Pearson
Qualification
Globally Recognised Qualification: BTEC L4 Diploma in Professional Nutrition and Health Coaching
Level 4 UK (=Level 6 Ireland)
A Level 4 Professional Diploma is a higher education award. This BTEC L4 Diploma also forms the first year of our Level 6 Nutritional Therapy programme which involves a further 2 ½ years of study.
Accrediting Body
Pearson is the world’s largest education and awarding organisation. BTEC awards are highly respected vocational qualifications delivered in over 75 countries.
Professional Body
The UK & International Health Coaching Association promotes and supports accredited Health Coaches in their vital work of educating, motivating and guiding others towards improved health and quality of life.
Speak to our admissions team by emailing admissions@iinh.net or call the numbers below.
Call or WhatsApp our Irish Admissions Team on +353899745321