Sport and Exercise Nutrition (with a Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

Critical Skills in Science (Core)

This module is designed to help develop you as a learner by imparting critical skills relevant to undertaking science-based pathways, providing a foundation for the remainder of your studies.

The module will also require you to consider your learning identity and how you can adapt and improve it in order to enhance the likelihood of success on your degree.

Professional Integrity in Science (Core)

This module will provide you with an opportunity to reflect on your place within the work environment and enable your to establish their own professional work identity.

The Centre for Workplace Learning will support you through a series of individual, group activities and research tasks which identify key skills and attributes required by a range of employers and deemed necessary to be successful within the work place.

In addition, you will also complete a short workplace observation in an approved organisation in order to compare and contrast your own professional identity with the professional requirements of the role.

The learning opportunities and guidance provided, will enable you to reflect on their professional development needs and subsequently construct a clear development plan that will enable you to develop a successful professional identity that will enhance future work opportunities

Introduction to Research Methods and Individual Project (Core)

The Introduction to Research Methods and Individual Project is an opportunity for you to further develop the skills acquired in the first semester and to expand your knowledge in an area of your choice.

You will focus on one area introduced during semester 1, work closely with a supervisor to choose a topic of interest for investigation and engage in an original, small-scale project on this topic. The topic must be academically useful and related to one of the undergraduate programmes you can progress to and/or future employment.

Alongside pursuing their interest in a topic, you will engage with academic research skills such as finding sources, building an argument and organising ideas, design and delivery of output, and will require planning, preparation, research and autonomous working. #

You will produce a portfolio of work, including use of a delivery medium of their choice, using tools they can excel at, (including new technologies) and skills you have developed in semester 1 (including written work, oral presentation, short film and poster presentations).

This module will also culminate in a small conference where all students showcase their findings. This module will help you reflect on the disciplines you wish to study at undergraduate level and inform your decisions about which undergraduate route you will embark on as well as developing project management skills, such as prioritising and time, resource and task management.

The Chemistry of Nature (Core)

This module studies the chemical principles underlying the life in the animal, vegetable and mineral kingdoms. It will explore the atomic structure and properties of matter, the chemical reactions occurring in the human body and in Nature, the bio-chemical phenomena underpinning the metabolism of the human body and energy substrate utilization.

• Credits: 20

Foundation of Life (Core)

Foundations of Life studies the hierarchy of life, starting with macromolecules, cell tissue, organ and organism structures and functions. It also considers the interactions of organisms as arranged in communities.

Principles of Physics and Mathematics (Core)

This module is divided into two components: (1) Physical principles of Nature and (2) Mathematics (including principles of statistics). The “Nature” component studies the principles of movement and energy, electricity and magnetism, and light. This component will also explore how these principles apply to our daily lives including human movement.

The “Mathematics” component studies the fundamental concepts of mathematics and how they express the language in which Nature is written. This component also includes an introduction to statistics and its applications.

• Credits: 20

Energy and Nutrition (Core)

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 explored together with the concept of a balanced diet.

Micronutrients (Core)

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 (Core)

This module will introduce you 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 (Core)

This module introduces you to fundamental principles underlying exercise physiology, focusing on the structure and function of physiological systems. You should be able to identify key physiological responses to exercise within theoretical frameworks and concepts, and you should also be able to assess and record physiological responses to exercise using newly learnt laboratory techniques to further your understanding and present your findings within pre-defined criteria associated with the study of exercise physiology.

Food Science and Novel Foods (Core)

This module aims to explore the interaction of manufacturing, processing, storage, preparation and cooking on the composition, safety and sensory properties of foods.

Professional Skills for Nutritionists (Core)

This module aims to introduce you to the academic, professional and personal development skills required of nutrition practitioners, and encourages you to become a reflective learner.

Nutritional Assessment (Core)

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

Research Methods 2 (Core)

The aim of this module is to provide you with knowledge and understanding of the stages of the research process, from literature review, project design and ethical considerations through to presentation of findings to develop the skills necessary to carry out a class research project. This will enable you to put knowledge into context and will facilitate your ability to carry out a research project in year three.

Physiology of Training (Core)

This module will enable you to develop an integrated approach in the physiological aspects of training. This includes developing sound theoretical knowledge and practical skills to understand the physiological responses to training and how these can be manipulated to maximise performance. You will also begin to develop the ability to assess determinants and limitations of performance from an integrated and mechanistic viewpoint.

Sports Nutrition (Core)

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

Social Psychology of Sport (Optional)

This module aims to critically examine the impact of interpersonal and intra and inter group contexts on the experience of sport and sports performance. The module more specifically, aims to explore the impacts of others (e.g. opponents, crowd) on the psychology of sports performance and the understanding of a range of factors influencing the effective functioning of sport groups.

Food Choice and Control of Food Intake (Optional)

This module aims to introduce the concept of food choice and identify the range of factors that affect food choice in the modern context. These range from physiological factors such as hunger and appetite to socio-cultural ones such as gender, cultural background and socio-economic status. Contemporary sociological theories used to explain food choice will also be discussed. Additionally, behaviour change theories that are used to moderate food intake will be discussed.

Exercise Physiology and Physical Activity Across Lifespan (Optional)

This module considers physical activity and health benefits in various stages of the lifespan. It covers an understanding of the physiology of optimal and excessive exercise. Nutritional supplements are also covered.

Experience and Employment in Business (Optional)

This module will give you the opportunity to analyse and reflect on your own core competencies, personal qualities and areas for development using in-depth psychometric testing. Having undertaken these tests, you will identify and explore key areas for development within the context of your future career aspirations.

The module incorporates a period of work experience which will enable you to focus on both the practical application and development of your key skills, whilst simultaneously exploring and defining the corporate culture of your workplace to enable you to define your own cultural fit. The combination of psychometric testing, reflection and analysis of the workplace will culminate in the production of a focussed career action plan.

Experience and Employment in Sport (Optional)

This module aims to provide you with an opportunity to experience the workplace and to develop skills and knowledge in relation to working within the sport sector.

The module will help prepare you for the workplace by raising awareness of workplace issues, and encouraging you to reflect on your own personal and professional development. It will also help you to define and then develop the specific work-related skills that you need in order to become more employable in a sporting field. You will be encouraged to share experience in order to encourage learning and to help you articulate your strengths.

Research Project (Core)

This module aims to allow you to make an in-depth study of a specific area within the area of health, nutrition and exercise either in a laboratory, community or workplace setting. It is designed to develop your knowledge and critical understanding of your selected topic.

Nutrition and the Athlete (Core)

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.

Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology (Core)

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

Functional and Novel Foods (Optional)

The module aims to explore the role of nutraceuticals and functional foods in the diet. The module also aims to develop your understanding of the physiological role of these in the body and disease progression. The role of genetically modified (GM) foods in the future of food production and supply will also be discussed.

Management of Weight and Associated Clinical Conditions (Optional)

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.

Environmental Physiology (Optional)

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

Managing in the Workplace (Optional)

In this module, you will consider the challenges of leadership and management. You will learn how these practices impact on the culture and success of an organisation through real-life examples. You will identify, observe and develop skills required to promote positive management practice and will analyse your own management style. You will be encouraged to consider leadership qualities and how you can demonstrate these at all levels in an organisation.

The Enterprising Workplace (Optional)

This module provides you with the opportunity to gain experience in the workplace whilst reflecting on, identifying and improving your own skills, knowledge and professional identity. You will be introduced to the concepts of enterprise, entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship and will explore how these exist within organisations.

Building a Start-up Business (Optional)

This module complements the Starting a Business Venture in Level 5 and is designed specifically for Business Management students with a viable business idea that they wish to take to market.

The module includes tailored business development sessions where you will learn and collaborate with others in developing your business. You will have access to mentors and successful start-up entrepreneurs and will draw upon their experience. At the end of the module, you will present your business plan to a panel of business owners and can then go on to seek investment and funds to take it to market.