Course Summary

Designed to meet the competency requirements and professional standards set by the Sport & Exercise Nutrition Register (SENr), this course will prepare you to become a professional sport and exercise nutritionist. You’ll help athletes prepare for their chosen sport by providing them with the specialist nutritional programmes that will aid their performance. As part of your course, you’ll: - Study the science of food, developing your understanding of how nutritional composition and diet can influence sport and exercise performance - Work across the spectrum – from elite athletes to recreational performers – and learn how to conduct interviews, assess the dietary intake of individuals and design personalised nutritional interventions

Course Details - Modules

Year 1 Core Modules: - Physiology of the Human Body - Nutrition & Biochemistry for Sport & Exercise - Personal, Professional & Academic Development - Human Behaviour in Sport & Exercise - Food & Nutrition Science - The Sport & Exercise Scientist in Action Year 2 Core Modules: - Psychology of Sport & Exercise - Food & Nutrition for Health, Sport & Exercise - Physiological Responses to Exercise - Practical Skills for Sport & Exercise Nutrition - Research Methods for Sport & Exercise Science - Employability in Sport & Exercise Nutrition Year 3 Core Modules: - Nutrition for the Prevention & Treatment of Disease - Performance Nutrition - Professional Practice in Sport & Exercise Nutrition - Final Year Project In addition, choose from a list of Year 3 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: C615

Institution code: L27

Campus Name: Headingley Campus

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

120 points required. A minimum of 80 points from two A levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies. or 112 UCAS points from three A levels (excluding General Studies) or equivalent BTEC National qualifications At least one of the A levels should normally be from a science subject, which can include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Education, Psychology. If you are studying Biology, Chemistry or Physics to meet this requirement you must also achieve a 'Pass' in the practical assessment, where that practical assessment is separated (from 2017).).

from a science related subject which can include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Education, Psychology.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails

IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Unistats information

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Fees and funding

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Provider information

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