MSc Sport Nutrition

The Sport Nutrition MSc at Liverpool John Moores University is a one-year, full-time course aiming to provide students with cutting-edge knowledge and skills to work as sport nutritionists. The program offers five-course modules for its students, including options for part-time study, and fosters practical learning in the form of professional placements.Course Content: This course covers key areas in sports nutrition such as applied exercise physiology, metabolism, and nutrition, fundamental sport and exercise nutrition, nutrition strategies for training and performance, research methods in sports physiology and nutrition, and nutrition for disease prevention and wellness. It includes a Research Skills module which runs concurrently with student’s chosen dissertation topic, allowing learning of relevant research skills.Key Modules: The course comprises five major modules - Applied Exercise Physiology, Metabolism and Nutrition; Sports Nutrition in Practice; Nutrition for Training and Performance; Research Skills; and Dissertation project.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) and the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN). This recognition from these organizations lets students transcend to a Registered Associate Nutritionist and to gain ISSN Diploma status.Future Careers: By the end of this course, participants will have the necessary knowledge and skills to work as sport nutritionists, either independently or as part of a broader team in professional sports organizations. Graduates can also explore opportunities in local health initiatives, the national healthcare system, food sectors, or continue to do research in academia.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page: Sport Nutrition MSc