Sport and Exercise Nutrition BSc (Hons) Undergraduate Programme By Ulster University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sports-Related Subjects

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The aim of this programme is to provide suitable academic training relating to the foundation of biosciences for the study of sport and exercise nutrition (SEN). This course will provide knowledge relating to the biosciences of sport and exercise nutrition, critical awareness and transferable skills for job opportunities in the wider nutrition and sports industry. It will also equip those with aspirations to work in the area of sports nutrition with the knowledge required before pursuing a one year Masters of Science postgraduate course (at Ulster) or other institution before securing practitioner registration to practice as a registered sport and exercise nutritionist. Course Structure Year 1 In the first year of the programme students will complete the following modules: Principles of anatomy and physiology; Study skills for professional development; Chemistry and pharmacology; Introduction to sport and exercise nutrition; Biochemistry; and Sport and Exercise Psychology Year 2 In the second year of the programme, students will complete the following modules: Nutrition through the lifecycle; Assessment of nutritional status; Physiology of sport and exercise; Employability in sport and exercise nutrition; Integrated exercise physiology and nutrition; and Food science and professional practice in sports nutrition Year 3 The third year will be an optional placement in sport/sport and exercise nutrition setting (25-week minimum). **students not taking the placement year, can progress into their final year** Final Year In the final year of the programme, students will complete the following modules: Nutrition research methodology; Exercise metabolism; Sport and exercise nutrition; Performance nutrition; Nutrition for health and disease prevention and; Dissertation project in sport and exercise nutrition.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sports-Related Subjects

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The aim of this programme is to provide suitable academic training relating to the foundation of biosciences for the study of sport and exercise nutrition (SEN). This course will provide knowledge relating to the biosciences of sport and exercise nutrition, critical awareness and transferable skills for job opportunities in the wider nutrition and sports industry. It will also equip those with aspirations to work in the area of sports nutrition with the knowledge required before pursuing a one year Masters of Science postgraduate course (at Ulster) or other institution before securing practitioner registration to practice as a registered sport and exercise nutritionist. Course Structure Year 1 In the first year of the programme students will complete the following modules: Principles of anatomy and physiology; Study skills for professional development; Chemistry and pharmacology; Introduction to sport and exercise nutrition; Biochemistry; and Sport and Exercise Psychology Year 2 In the second year of the programme, students will complete the following modules: Nutrition through the lifecycle; Assessment of nutritional status; Physiology of sport and exercise; Employability in sport and exercise nutrition; Integrated exercise physiology and nutrition; and Food science and professional practice in sports nutrition Year 3 The third year will be an optional placement in sport/sport and exercise nutrition setting (25-week minimum). **students not taking the placement year, can progress into their final year** Final Year In the final year of the programme, students will complete the following modules: Nutrition research methodology; Exercise metabolism; Sport and exercise nutrition; Performance nutrition; Nutrition for health and disease prevention and; Dissertation project in sport and exercise nutrition.

Admission Requirements

We recognise a range of qualifications for admission to our courses. In addition to the specific entry conditions for this course you must also meet the University’s General Entrance Requirements. The entry conditions below apply to applicants presenting qualifications from Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland or Great Britain.

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