Play-Based Nutrition: Teach Healthy Eating Through Play
What you'll learn
- Learn the steps to planning and teaching age specific fun and educational fitness and nutrition class to children aged between 4 and 14 years
- Learn about children's anatomy and physiology and what this means when delivering an effective fitness and nutrition class to 4 - 14 year old's
- Learn the physical, social, cognitive and emotional development of each age group and how it relates to delivering a tots 2 teen class
- Learn how to create and teach an exciting activity story that engages children's imagination
- Learn how to plan your class so that it is inclusive for all children
Requirements
- There are no requirements or prerequisites to take this course. Anyone who wants to teach their own children or other children about fitness and nutrition can complete this course.
- You do not need any prior knowledge of nutrition or fitness to complete this course.
- You will need to have lots of energy, enthusiasm and ready to have lots of fun everyday!
Description
Are you passionate about teaching kids about healthy eating but want to do it in a fun and interactive way?
This course is perfect for anyone who wants to inspire children (aged 4–14 years) to embrace healthy eating through exciting movement-based activities and games.
No prior knowledge of childhood development, fitness for children, or nutrition education for kids is required—this course will guide you every step of the way. You’ll learn how to teach young learners about healthy eating, food groups, and the difference between healthy and unhealthy foods, all while making it fun and engaging through interactive games and activities.
In this dynamic course, you’ll discover:
The crucial role of nutrition education for children and young people
The stages of children’s development and how fitness differs for kids vs. adults
How to teach children about nutrition and fitness through interactive games and movement-based activities
The importance of learning through play and how to incorporate it into your lessons
How to make your classes inclusive, ensuring every child feels supported and involved
Building children’s self-esteem and confidence through fitness activities
Effectively handling challenging behaviors in the classroom
How to plan and deliver fun, educational lessons that combine fitness and nutrition, from tots to teens
BONUS: How to plan a circuit exercise class for teens
You’ll receive age-specific booklets filled with detailed activities, games, and exercises to make your lesson planning easier and more exciting.
This fully interactive course includes quizzes to test your knowledge throughout to ensure you're ready to start teaching. Plus, I’ll always be available by email to answer any questions along the way.
By the end of the course, you’ll feel confident and equipped to deliver lessons that inspire and educate, all while promoting healthy lifestyles through movement and play!
Ready to transform your classes and make fitness and nutrition exciting for young learners? Let’s get started!
Who this course is for:
- This course is designed for anyone who wants to teach children about fitness and nutrition within their communities, schools, nurseries, kindergartens or youth settings
- You might already work with children and want to introduce health education to them in a fun way
- You might be a parent or carer who wishes to learn how to teach health and fitness to your own children or to the children in your care
Instructor
- 4.6 Instructor Rating
- 70 Reviews
- 649 Students
- 1 Course
Hi, I'm Claire, a qualified fitness coach and sport and exercise nutritionist from Northern Ireland. I hold a Bachelor degree in Health & Fitness, A Masters degree in sport and exercise nutrition and I'm the founder of Tots 2 Teen fitness and nutrition and I am a registered Sport and Exercise nutritionist with the British dietetic association. For over a decade, I've been teaching people of all ages about the importance of fitness and nutrition. I created Tots 2 Teen fitness and nutrition to teach children about the benefits of healthy habits.
My beginner-level courses are designed for individuals who want to teach fitness and nutrition to children through fun, movement-based activities and games. These courses will provide you with the tools to inspire young people to embrace healthy habits. As someone who is passionate about helping children thrive, I am dedicated to equipping adults with the knowledge and skills they need to foster a love for fitness and nutrition in kids.
Additionally, there’s a special course available for parents who want to teach their own children about healthy eating and active living. My ultimate goal is to empower adults to guide children towards becoming healthy, happy, and active individuals, setting them on a path to lifelong well-being.