Holistic Health & Nutrition Foundations Course

Take Control of Your Health and Well-Being with Expert Guidance!

In this course, you’ll uncover the foundations of health and nutrition with the help of Australia’s top dietitians, health coaches, and nutritionists. 

Whether you're looking to make positive changes for yourself or to guide those around you towards healthier habits, this course provides the essential knowledge and practical skills to start making an immediate impact.

This course is perfect for anyone interested in building a healthier, more balanced lifestyle. Whether you want to navigate your own health challenges, build resilience, or learn to support the wellness of friends and family better, you’ll gain simple and easy-to-apply insights.

• Discover the essentials of balanced nutrition: Understand the building blocks of a healthy diet and how they fuel the mind and body for peak performance.
• Create habits for lasting wellness: Go beyond diet advice with strategies for setting realistic health goals and integrating them seamlessly into daily life.
• Find what works for you: Learn about different dietary approaches and how to personalise them to meet unique health needs and preferences so you can craft a plan that fits your lifestyle.
• Boost gut health for a stronger you: Explore the science behind gut health and discover straightforward tips to support digestion, immunity, and overall well-being.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this Holistic Health & Nutrition course, you should be able to:

• Identify the importance of health and nutrition in promoting well-being.
• Create and sustain healthy habits that contribute to lasting, positive change.
• Understand the components of a balanced and nutritious diet.
• Compare different dietary approaches to make informed choices.
• Explain the significance of gut health and how to support it.
• Describe nutritional needs at various life stages.
• Apply practical strategies to improve personal nutrition.
• Provide evidence-based, healthy eating guidance to others.

Once you complete the course, you will be issued a Digital Badge and a Certificate of Completion.

Course Content

What will be covered in this Holistic Health & Nutrition course?

During this course, a panel of industry experts will guide you through the following topics:

• Health: Let’s Start With the 'Why': Understand the motivation behind healthy living and its impact.
• Healthy Habits & Creating Change: Explore techniques for establishing lasting wellness habits.
• Foundations of a Healthy Diet: Learn the essentials of balanced nutrition.
• What Diet is Right?: Examine different dietary options and how to adapt them.
• Gut Health: Understand the importance of gut health and ways to maintain it.
• Nutrition at Every Age: Discover nutritional requirements for various life stages.
• Nutrition in Action: Practical steps for incorporating healthy nutrition daily.
• Giving Healthy Eating Advice: Learn how to provide supportive and evidence-based guidance.

Course activities & assignments

Please note there is no requirement to submit any activities in this course for grading. However, the course features the following activities & assignments to enhance your learning and give you the option to apply key concepts practically:

• Knowledge Checks: Test your understanding with quizzes after each lesson.
• Setting Health & Well-being Goals: Set a personal health goal using behaviour change strategies.
• Meal Analysis: Examine a meal’s components to understand portion sizes and nutrition.
• Reflecting on Your Eating Habits: Reflect on your current dietary habits and challenges.

This course takes approximately 30 hours to complete.

Intended Audience

Who is this Holistic Health & Nutrition course for?

This course is ideal for:

• Those keen to take charge of their well-being: Ideal for those wanting to better understand nutrition and wellness to feel their best and build a foundation for a healthier lifestyle.
• People who want to support loved ones in making positive changes: Whether you’re helping a friend or family member on their wellness journey, this course equips you with the knowledge to offer meaningful guidance and support.
• Aspiring wellness professionals: Perfect for inspiring others to lead healthier lives, whether in personal circles or professional settings, by sharing practical, science-backed advice.

Course Materials

This course is delivered online through a partner education provider. You will need access to either a computer, laptop, or tablet with an internet connection. No other prerequisites are required.

This self-paced course fits around your schedule, featuring:

• Engaging video lessons and insights from industry experts
• Quizzes and activities to help solidify your understanding
• Self-paced learning on the user-friendly platform, with instant support from its AI-powered Learning Assistant

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Featured Experts

This course features a panel of industry experts, including some of Australia’s top dietitians, health coaches, and nutritionists:

• Dr Tim Crowe – Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian, Nutrition Researcher, and popular podcaster. With a 25-year career, Tim’s Thinking Nutrition podcast shares practical insights from the latest nutrition science.
• Simone Austin – Accredited Practising Dietitian, Advanced Sports Dietitian, Chief Health Officer at Healthylife, and published author. Simone has worked with elite teams, including Hawthorn Football Club, Australian Men’s Cricket, and Melbourne Storm, sharing her expertise in performance nutrition.
• Pip Taylor – Accredited Practising Dietitian, Sports Dietitian, and former professional triathlete. Pip’s expertise spans Triathlon Australia, Athletics Australia, and Cycling Australia, making her a trusted source in sports nutrition.
• Sharon Curtain – Accredited Practising Dietitian and Health Coach with over 20 years in clinical and corporate settings. Sharon created Australia’s first VET-accredited Diploma in Health Coaching, focusing on practical health behaviour strategies.
• Shivaun Conn – Dietitian and Health Coach with 17 years of experience, specialising in achievable health and nutrition strategies.
• Skye Swaney – Dietitian and Paediatric Nutrition Specialist. Founder of Ready Set Grow, Skye provides practical nutrition guidance for families.
• Natasha Fayle – Dietitian and Exercise Physiologist focusing on real-food, family-based nutrition and sustainable health habits.
• Amanda Clark – Advanced Dietitian and founder of Portion Perfection, known for her effective, portion-focused tools for balanced eating.
• Stuart Cooke – Co-Founder of 180 Nutrition and host of The Health Sessions Podcast, promoting holistic health through expert interviews.
• Rachel Scoular – Dietitian and Nutritionist at Marley Spoon, blending culinary skills with nutrition to make healthy eating accessible and enjoyable.