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Foundations of Nutrition for Health and Fitness (Certificate, L7, 10 ECTS)
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Status: Register Your Interest
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Campus: Online
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weeks: 12
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Fees: €1,250* – Indicative course fee for 2025
Course Overview
The Aim of the Programme, specifically designed for firefighters, first responders and emergency personnel is to provide the knowledge and application of Good Nutrition Practices to
- Optimise Physical and Mental Performance
- Support the Immune System
- Enhance Resilience to Stress and
- Maintain Long Term Health and Well-being
All of which are essential for effectively fulfilling demanding roles in emergency situations.
Contact Details
What are the entry requirements?
Candidates should possess a Level 6 qualification in a relevant area. Applicants who do not meet these requirements but who are aged 23 and over will be considered for entry by interview.
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Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) – Assessment
Please review the academic entry requirements for this programme.
If you do not hold these qualifications but would like your application to be assessed under RPL please select YES on the online application form.
Once you have submitted your online application you will then receive an email acknowledgement with further instructions on RPL.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE: Applicants who do not have English as their first language must ensure they satisfy English Language requirements. For entry to undergraduate courses, a minimum score of 5.5 in an IELTS exam is required. For postgraduate courses, a minimum of 6.0 is required. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their English proficiency meets these requirements.
Module Outline
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Module Content
This module provides the learner with the scientific principles and practical applications of human nutrition for general good health and optimising physical performance. The sources, functions and digestion of macro and micro nutrients together with the concept of healthy eating will be explored. This module also provides learners with an understanding of hydration and the non-nutrient components (including alcohol) of food and drink and will explore the measurement of nutritional requirements and energy balance.
More Information
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This programme will be delivered online over a period of 12 weeks (2 hours per week – live, evening time). Start date to be confirmed.
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Each 5 credits will normally equate to approximately 100 Total Learning hours. Total Learning Hours includes the time you spend in class (lectures, tutorials, practical elements) and the time you spend completing work outside of college. The balance between these two varies by discipline, and by level of study. You should bear in mind that the workload will increase at particular times e.g. when assignments are due.
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100% Continuous Assessment consisting of 3 (10%) MCQs (ongoing) and an Individual Project worth 70%
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Certificate in Foundations of Nutrition for Health and Fitness (Special Purpose Award, Level 7, 10 Credits)
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€1,250* – Indicative course fee for 2025.
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To be confirmed.
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Further Study: While this is a Special Purpose Award (SPA) learners could apply for relevant exemptions on similar modules contained in a full level 7 programme.