BSc Sport and Exercise Nutrition with Foundation Year
Sport and exercise science; Food science and nutrition
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Course Description
The BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Nutrition with Foundation Year course will provide you with essential skills recognised by professional bodies, preparing you for a rewarding career in a dynamic global industry.
This programme provides an insight into why exercise and nutrition are crucial to our health. From understanding the relationship between psychology and sport to food science, you will deepen your understanding of the effects of regular exercise and sports nutrition.
Nutrition and exercise are industries that are increasingly recognised and supported by the government, with many initiatives and grants encouraging new business ventures and niche sectors to develop.
Whether you would like to focus on the fundamentals of healthy eating or power the daily habits of elite athletes, this qualification can help you access a diverse array of exciting career paths.
Course Structure
Academic Skills
Introduction to Coaching Process Development
Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to Research Methods and Individual Project
Introduction to Psychology
Principles of Health and Wellbeing
Compulsory
Energy and Nutrition
Research Methods 1
Micronutrients
Physiology of Exercise
Food Science and Novel Foods
Professional skills of Nutritionists
Compulsory
Nutritional and PA Assessment
Research Methods
Physiology of Training
Sports Nutrition
Optional
Social Psychology of Sport
Nutritional Biochemistry
Nutrition and PA for Health and Disease Prevention
Experience and Employment in a Business
Experience and Employment in Sport
Compulsory
Research Project
Nutrition and the Athlete
Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology
Optional
Weight Management
Applied Sport Psychology
Environmental Physiology
Managing in the Workplace
The Enterprising Workplace
Building a Start-up Business
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