Sport and Exercise Nutrition BSc (Hons)

Health Skills

The aim of this module is to introduce students to skills related to health assessment and health promotion practice, as well as some necessary generic skills. The module includes an opportunity for students to sit the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) award (Level 2).

Introduction to Nutrition One

This module aims to introduce the fundamental aspects of human nutrition. Roles, functions and metabolism of energy and nutrients together with sources and recommended intakes will be introduced together with the concept of a balanced diet.

Introduction to Nutrition Two

This module aims to further develop the fundamental aspects of human nutrition. Roles and functions of vitamins, minerals together with recommended intakes will be introduced together with the concept of a balanced diet. The focus of this module will be the micronutrients.

Introduction to Research

This module will introduce students to fundamental issues in research methods and design. It will cover basic data handling and manipulation skills within quantitative and qualitative approaches.

Physiology of Exercise

This module introduces students to fundamental principles underlying exercise physiology, focusing on the structure and function of physiological systems. Students should be able to identify key physiological responses to exercise within theoretical frameworks and concepts. 

Students should also be able to assess and record physiological responses to exercise using newly learnt laboratory techniques to further their understanding and present their findings within pre-defined criteria associated with the study of exercise physiology.

Sport Performance

This module aims to introduce students to a variety of sporting activities as a context for understanding how sport science disciplines can contribute to successful performance.

Ergogenic Aids in Sport

This module aims to develop a critical awareness of the ergogenic affects of legal and illegal substances on sports performance through the physiological processes that underpin sport and exercise. 

Please note: you will need to have attended 'Physiology of Exercise' in order to study this module.

Muscle Physiology

The aim of the module is to understand detailed information of the structure and function of human skeletal muscle and its associated physiological processes. This includes developing an understanding of the molecular responses and adaptations to different forms of exercise. Students will begin to develop a greater understanding of skeletal muscle and its responses to exercise from an integrated and mechanistic viewpoint.

Nutritional Assessment

This module aims to allow the student to complete an appropriate nutritional assessment of an individual. The module will explore the range of methodologies available, their practical application and limitations.

Nutritional Biochemistry

This module aims to further develop the biochemical concepts that are introduced at Level 4 in Introductory Physiology and Biochemistry. It also aims to provide students with a coherent overview of the integration of metabolic processes within the body.

Research Methods

This module is designed to introduce students to fundamental issues in research methods and design. The module will allow students to engage in the interpretation and critical evaluation of existing research in Sport Science. It also aims to increase students' understanding of the purpose and production of a scientific review of literature.

Please note: you will need to have attended 'Introduction to Research' in order to study this module.

Science in Practice

This module will enable students to understand the mechanics and physiology of training in the context of specific types of sport.

Through a series of lectures, seminar discussions and practical sessions, students will address the specific needs of sports performers and subsequently analyse the science and evidence which underpin different approaches to training. 

Students will also gain an awareness of a number of ergogenic aids and how they may potentially improve the performance of different types of athlete.

Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology

The aim of this module is to give students applied competence and knowledge in a range of physiological testing procedures.

Behaviour Change

The module builds on and develops key theoretical concepts in health and exercise psychology relating to health issues.

Environmental Physiology

This module aims to give students an understanding of the effects of environmental factors on sport performance and to enable the students to critically evaluate strategies to improve performance.

Nutrition and the Athlete

This module aims to provide the knowledge and skills to translate the principles of nutrition to improve performance into foods and eating patterns appropriate to the lifestyle of athletes, and addresses the practical application of sports nutrition.

Research Project

The module aims to allow students to make an in-depth study of a specific area within the sports/exercise nutrition area either in a laboratory, community or workplace setting. It is designed to develop the students' knowledge and critical understanding of their selected topic.

Sports Nutrition

This module aims to provide students with a critical analysis of current theories relating diet and sporting performance.

Weight Management

This module aims to explore the relationship between overnutrition, low levels of physical activity and chronic weight gain. In addition, the module will consider the evidence behind various dietary modifications, behaviour change strategies, drugs and surgery in the management of overweight and obesity