The YMCA Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Physical Activity and Exercise (610/2286/X) is mapped to and endorsed against the Association for Nutrition (AfN) Competence Framework in Nutrition for Fitness and Leisure. It covers all core competencies:
• Fundamentals of Human Nutrition
• Improving Health and Wellbeing
• Nutrition Monitoring and Data Collection Techniques.
In addition to their YMCA Awards certificate, centres approved by AfN can also apply for learners to receive:
• AfN Certificate in Intermediate Nutrition Essentials for Fitness & Leisure.
This qualification is also endorsed by CIMSPA, meeting the nutrition requirements of the Personal Trainer professional standard.
Learners can complete this qualification by contacting a YMCA Awards approved training provider.