Applied Sports Nutrition
MSc, PGDip, PGCert

Modules

• Physiology and Metabolism of Exercise CORE - (NUTRITION & DIETITIAN UNDEGRAD ENTRY)

Physiology and Metabolism of Exercise (CORE - (NUTRITION & DIETITIAN UNDEGRAD ENTRY))

For those with a nutrition/dietetics or equivalent first degree You will develop a critical understanding of the metabolic and endocrine responses to different types of exercise, and adaptations. It will also facilitate the development of laboratory data collection skills.

Credits: 20

• Principles of Human Nutrition CORE (SPORT SCIENCE UNDERGRAD ENTRY)

Principles of Human Nutrition (CORE (SPORT SCIENCE UNDERGRAD ENTRY))

For those with a sports science or equivalent first degree You will develop a critical understanding of the measurement and validation of nutritional data and the interpretation of dietary information.

Credits: 20

• Sports Nutrition Core

Sports Nutrition (Core)

You will aim to develop a good theoretical understanding of current sports nutrition. The module presents the general principles, concepts and underpinning theory in sports nutrition necessary for the development of nutritional strategies for those engaged in recreational through to elite sport.

Credits: 20

• Applied Sports Nutrition Core

Applied Sports Nutrition (Core)

This module will equip you with an understanding of the skills and experience necessary to translate sports nutrition principles into practical professional advice in a range of sporting settings. You can draw on the experience of experts who are currently involved in providing nutritional support for people who participate in sport and exercise.

Credits: 20

• Research Methods and Statistics CORE FOR MSC

Research Methods and Statistics (CORE FOR MSC)

This module is designed to give students an in-depth knowledge of planning and designing research studies, quantitative research techniques, methods of data analysis, ethical considerations in research, and skills in presenting research findings.

Credits: 20

• Directed Study Core (PGDip)

Directed Study (Core (PGDip))

This module will allow you to undertake an in-depth study of an aspect of nutrition from a theoretical perspective. The study will comprise an extensive review and analysis of relevant literature.

Credits: 20

• Special Populations – Applied Sports Nutrition CORE (MSC, PGDIP)

Special Populations – Applied Sports Nutrition (CORE (MSC, PGDIP) )

This module will continue to develop the skills needed to critically evaluate the different dietary practices needed by special sporting populations and to translate these requirements into everyday practical evidence based practice. Where appropriate, the module will use the expertise of guest lecturers in addition to the core teaching team.

Credits: 20

• Anthropometry and body composition management CORE (MSC, PGDIP)

Anthropometry and body composition management (CORE (MSC, PGDIP))

The module aims to equip students with the practical measurement skills required to conduct a comprehensive range of measurements, adhering to ISAK standards. Finally, the module aims to provide students with a good understanding of current topics relevant to body composition and body composition management.

The module will be a mix of taught and online tools. It will run as an intensive week (Monday to Friday). Students will be able to integrate theory into practice by learning anthropometry techniques in a competent manner.

Students will be expected to understand the importance of becoming reliable in the ISAK Level 1 anthropometry techniques.

Credits: 20

• Research Project  Core for MSc

Research Project (Core for MSc)

This module is a substantive and independent piece of research with a form of assessment that will allow students to develop, to an advanced level, a range of research and transferable skills. The assessment for this module comprises a research proposal, oral presentation and a paper in a format suitable for publication.

Please note: this is a core module for MSc students, but is not available to PG Dip and PG Cert students.