Certificate of Health and Wellbeing

Unit 1 – Introduction to Health and Fitness

• Understanding wellbeing
• Health and fitness industry
• Motivations for exercise
• Barriers to exercise
• Factors influencing physical activity participation
• Strategies to increase exercise participation and self-esteem
• Identifying reliable sources of health information

Unit 2 – Lifestyle and Health

• Reducing health risks through physical activity
• The benefits of regular exercise
• Hope molecules
• Obesity
• Cardiovascular diseases
• Type 2 diabetes
• Sarcopenia
• Osteoporosis
• Alcohol
• Tobacco
• Recreational drugs
• Practical strategies for healthy eating
• Incorporating physical activity and managing stress
• Supporting mental health through lifestyle choices

Unit 3 – Nutrition Fundamentals

• Fundamental principles of nutrition
• Initial and ongoing quality of food ingredients
• Carbohydrates, proteins, fats
• Major and trace minerals (e.g., Iron, Zinc, Selenium)
• Vitamins (A, B complex, C, D, E, K)
• Water
• Dietary sources of essential nutrients
• Cooking methods
• Ingredient compatibility
• The glycaemic index
• Concepts of a balanced diet
• Australian guide to healthy eating
• Importance of superfoods and sea vegetables

Unit 4 – Healthy Eating

• Childhood, adolescence, pregnancy, old age
• Anorexia nervosa
• Bulimia
• Obesity
• Binge and compulsive eating
• Impact of food processing on nutritional value
• Canning, pasteurisation, freezing, dehydration
• The role of chemicals in food preservation
• Nutritional deficits in Western diets
• Dietary adjustments and lifestyle changes

Unit 5 – Exercise for Health and Longevity

• Physiological benefits of exercise
• Cardiovascular health
• Muscle strength and flexibility
• Metabolic function
• Psychological benefits of exercise
• Stress reduction
• Cognitive function
• Mental health improvement
• Exercise and longevity
• Exercise impact on healthy aging
• Aerobic exercise
• Strength training
• Flexibility and balance
• High-intensity interval training
• Callisthenics
• Functional training
• Exercise and disease prevention
• Reducing the risk of chronic illness
• Mental health management
• Mobility and independence in aging
• Developing a personalised exercise plan
• SMART goal setting
• Maintaining lifelong physical activity
• Motivation and adherence strategies
• Role of community and social support

Unit 6 – Stress Management

• Understanding stress and its physiological responses
• Impact of chronic stress
• Managing stress
• Developing personal stress management programs
• Techniques for controlling stress
• Lifestyle adjustments for reducing stress
• The impact of under-stressing
• Substance use and stress
• Drugs and alcohol
• Prescribed and non-prescribed drugs
• Practical stress management techniques
• Physiological sigh
• Eustress

Unit 7 – Preventative Health

• Importance of preventative health
• Preventative vs. reactive healthcare
• Understanding baseline health metrics
• Blood pressure
• Cholesterol
• Body mass index
• Blood sugar levels
• Resting heart rate
• Waist-to-hip measurement
• Regular health checkups
• Self-assessment
• Key preventative measures
• Adults, children and seniors
• Importance of regular blood tests and health screenings
• Vaccinations and recommended vaccination schedules
• The role of eHealth and digital monitoring
• Preventative health policies in Australia

Unit 8 – Mental Health and Wellbeing

• Definition and importance of mental health
• Mental health vs. mental illness
• Biological factors (genetics, brain chemistry)
• Psychological factors (cognitive patterns, emotional regulation, self-esteem, cognitive resilience)
• Social and environmental factors (social connections and environment)
• Mental wellbeing
• Resilience
• Work-life balance
• Positive psychology
• PERMA model
• Strategies
• Common mental health disorders
• Anxiety disorders
• Mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder)
• Eating disorders
• Stress-related disorders
• Substance use disorders
• The importance of supportive relationships
• Types of relationships
• Effects of negative relationships and social isolation
• Stigma and mental health

Unit 9 – Alternative Medicine

• Understanding alternative, complementary, and integrative medicine
• Origins and cultural influences
• The relationship between alternative and conventional medicine today
• Mind-body interventions
• Meditation
• Yoga
• Hypnotherapy
• Biofeedback
• Traditional systems
• Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Ayurveda
• Manipulative methods
• Chiropractic
• Osteopathy
• Massage therapy
• Dietary supplements
• Herbal remedies
• Energy Therapies
• Reiki
• Acupuncture
• Magnetic therapy