Who is the course for? | What will I learn about? | Other Details | COURSE OUTLINE | How do I register?
Te Hotu Manawa Māori provides a training course in food, nutrition and physical activity, two to three times per year in different areas throughout the country. The course runs for a total of 9 days, usually delivered in 3, 3-day blocks over a two - three month period.
Who is the course for?
This ‘train-the-trainer’ course has been designed for people working with Māori communities committed to promoting healthy lifestyle changes who will use the knowledge and skills they gain to influence change within their whānau, hapū and Iwi. The majority of past course participants have been Māori Health Workers who were able to incorporate nutrition and physical activity promotion into their work. You do not need an in-depth knowledge to start with; all you need is a willingness to learn.
What will I learn about?
A wide range of topics are covered. You will learn about the general principles of nutrition and physical activity and how they relate to our health. Also, changes in Māori eating and activity patterns from pre-European times to the present will be explored. We will also cover the special needs for different age groups as well as many other topics (see the course outline below).
Other Details
- The course cost per person is $100. This includes morning and afternoon tea, lunche and all course material.
- The course runs for a total of 3 x 3 day blocks - a total of nine days
- Those traveling from outside of the rohe will need to find their own accommodation.
- A typical day begins at 9am and ends at 5pm.
- To successfully complete the course you must attend all sessions, and participate fully in learning activities, discussions and group work so that you are well equipped to take the messages back to your communities.
- Everybody that attends the full course will receive a certificate, folder of nutrition and physical activity information and resources, as well as the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions in the field of nutrition and physical activity health promotion.
- Everybody that attends the full course will receive a certificate, folder of nutrition and physical activity information and resources, as well as the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions in the field of nutrition and physical activity health promotion.
COURSE OUTLINE
Kai Tōtika me Whakapakari Tinana
Module 1
- From past to present
- Food and nutrition guidelines
- Nutrients
- Digestive system
- Food labels
- Sports nutrition
Module 2
- Effective presentations
- Nutrition through the lifecycle
- Heart health
- Diabetes
- Cancer
- Food safety
- Nutrition and budgeting
Module 3
- Health promotion
- Media
- Physical activity and behaviour
- Body’s systems for function and movement
- Effective exercise
- Weight management
If there are any queries or you would like the course to be run in your area please contact:
Matire Seath, 09 638 5806
How do I register?
If you are interested in attending one of the courses on the below list, go to the events calender and download the registration form. Please note - the registration form is customised to each training - check your dates carefully or you may end up registered on the wrong course.
