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