BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Nutrition with Foundation Year

4 years

Duration

Undergraduate

Level

London

Campus

Sports

Subject

Program Overview

Studying Sport and Exercise Nutrition equips you with essential skills and training recognized by professional bodies, helping you stand out in the dynamic, global field of health, fitness, and sport. With increasing government support and initiatives, the demand for qualified professionals in this area is growing. This course explores the relationship between psychology, nutrition, and physical activity, providing insights into food science and how exercise affects health. By completing this program, you’ll be prepared for a range of careers in the rapidly expanding sport and exercise nutrition industry.

Curriculum & Modules

Foundation Year

• Critical Skills in Science (Core)

• Professional Integrity in Science (Core)

• Introduction to Research Methods and Individual Project (Core)

• The Chemistry of Nature (Core)

• Foundation of Life (Core)

• Principles of Physics and Mathematics (Core)

Year 1

• Energy and Nutrition (Core)

• Research Methods 1 (Core)

• Micronutrients (Core)

• Physiology of Exercise (Core)

• Food Science and Novel Foods (Core)

• Professional skills of Nutritionists (Core)

Year 2

• Nutritional and PA Assessment (Core)

• Research Methods (Core)

• Physiology of Training (Core)

• Sports Nutrition (Core)

• Social Psychology of Sport (Optional)

• Nutritional Biochemistry (Optional)

• Nutrition and PA for Health and Disease Prevention (Optional)

• Experience and Employment in a Business (Optional)

• Experience and Employment in Sport (Optional)

Year 3

• Research Project (Core)

• Nutrition and the Athlete (Core)

• Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology (Core)

• Weight Management (Optional)

• Applied Sport Psychology (Optional)

• Environmental Physiology (Optional)

• Managing in the Workplace (Optional)

• The Enterprising Workplace (Optional)

• Building a Start-up Business (Optional)

What You'll Go On To Do

With the growing interest in sport and exercise science, graduates have a wide array of career opportunities in fields such as:

* Fitness industry (e.g., personal trainer, fitness coach)

* Sports nutrition industry (e.g., nutrition consultant, dietitian)

* Health promotion (e.g., health educator, public health advisor)

* Working with elite sports teams and individual athletes (e.g., sports performance specialist)

* Education (e.g., sports science teacher, coach educator)

These opportunities reflect the expanding demand for experts in the dynamic field of sports and exercise.

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Study Mode

Full-time on campus

Intakes

January, April, September

Fees

£ 9,250 per year

Entry Requirements

A UCAS Tariff score of 32

Minimum of two full A-levels (or equivalent)

Proficiency in the English language

Funding

Student Finance Company or Self Funded

Program Summary