BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Nutrition with Foundation Year
London, United Kingdom
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 9,250 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
With exercise and health constantly being promoted by the Government and society, there has never been a better time to study a Sports and Exercise Nutrition course. Studying this field will provide you with the essential skills and training that are recognized by professional bodies, allowing you to stand out as a specialist in the world of employment.
The world of Sports and Exercise Nutrition is an exciting and dynamic global landscape that is constantly growing. Discoveries in the fields of healthy eating and physical activity continually challenge our understanding of how we live our lives while also presenting new career opportunities for graduates passionate about sports, health, and well-being.
Nutrition and exercise are industries that are increasingly recognized and supported by the government, with many initiatives and grants encouraging new business ventures and niche sectors to develop. So, whether you’re studying the fundamentals of healthy eating or powering the daily habits of elite athletes when you become qualified in Sports and Exercise Nutrition, you are entering a truly global industry with many diverse career paths.
Studying with Regent College London will provide you with the essential skills and training recognized by respected professional bodies, allowing you to graduate ready to stand out from the crowd.
This program provides 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. Most of all, they are essential to maintaining healthy lifestyles.
Admissions
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)
Program Outcome
Why study this course?
- Lower entry enables students to study Sports and Exercise Nutrition without the previous qualifications or achievements that most other colleges or universities across the UK require.
- With the help of the Foundation year, you will learn the basics and core modules, providing you the opportunity to take your first steps into this exciting, global business.
Career Opportunities
As there is a growing interest in sports and exercise science, increased job opportunities are available. Upon graduating, you can explore a range of job roles, which include:
- Exercise physiologist
- Fitness center manager
- Personal trainer
- Primary school teacher
- Secondary school teacher
- Sports Administrator
- Sports coach
- Sports development officer
Program Admission Requirements
Show your commitment and readiness for Grad school by taking the GRE - the most broadly accepted exam for graduate programs internationally.