BSc(Hons) Sport Exercise and Nutrition

The Sport, Exercise, and Nutrition BSc (Hons) course offered by the University of Huddersfield is engineered to cater to those who have a keen interest in sport, exercise, and the vital role that nutrition plays in health and performance. The course strikes a balance between practical and theoretical study, allowing students to develop and acquire insight into the complex interactions and relationships between physical activity, diet, and health. Course Content: The three-year program aims to prepare students with an understanding of the macro/micronutrients, dietary assessment methods, and nutritional requirements for a healthy diet. Students will understand the science behind sport and exercise, learning about the human body, the different ways it reacts to physical activity, and the role nutrition plays in maintaining and enhancing health, fitness and performance. The integration of sport, exercise, and nutrition provides an opportunity to study these unique disciplines in an exciting and dynamic course.Key Modules: Some of the key modules students would be studying during the tenure of the course include Food Science and Nutrition, Sport Psychology, Research Methods for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Physiology of Sport and Exercise, and Nutrition for Sport Performance among others.Accreditations: The course is endorsed by the AfN (Association for Nutrition) and upon successful completion, students can apply for direct entry as a Registered Associate Nutritionist.Future Careers: After completion of the course, graduates are equipped to pursue careers in a variety of roles such as health promotion, as a Nutritionist in the NHS/Private sector, in Sport and Exercise Nutrition, Fitness Training, Teaching and/or lecturing, Research and the Food industry. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.