Healthy Lifestyles

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
F/503/0974
Credits:
2
Guided learning hours:
16 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the importance of a balanced diet to a healthy lifestyle.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Describe what is meant by a healthy and balanced diet.
  • 1.2
    Describe the essential food groups in a balanced diet and their importance to the human body.
2

Know about the importance of exercise to a healthy lifestyle.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Describe how lack of exercise can affect the human body
  • 2.2
    Assess three different types of exercise/sport/activity and their effect on the human body.
3

Understand the importance of emotional and mental well-being.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Describe the effects of stress on the human body.
  • 3.2
    Describe the importance of a work/life balance on emotional and mental well-being.
4

Know how to improve own lifestyle.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Assess own lifestyle in relation to physical and mental health, and emotional well-being to current guidelines.
  • 4.2
    Assess sources of information and/or support and how they can be accessed.
  • 4.3
    Produce a plan to improve own lifestyle.