Sport Nutrition
Sport Nutrition
Level of Study
- Foundation
- Undergraduate
- Postgraduate
Available Entry Dates
- January
- September
Course Duration
- Foundation: 1 Year
- Undergraduate: 3 to 4 years
- Postgraduate: 1 Year
Level of Study
- Foundation
- Undergraduate
- Postgraduate
Available Entry Dates
- January
- September
Course Duration
- Foundation: 1 Year
- Undergraduate: 3 – 4 years
- Postgraduate: 1 Year
Course Overview
How we fuel our body has a direct impact on our health, well being and performance. Whether taking part in a 5K fun run or competing at the professional level, tailored sport nutritional advice can improve both performance and recovery.
Student’s that pursue a degree in sport and exercise nutrition will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge of nutrition and apply this to sport and exercise. During a degree in sport nutrition you will learn how the food and drink that an athlete consumes before, during and after exercise has a direct link to both performance and recovery. With this knowledge you will be able to plan and develop nutritional strategies designed to increase sporting performance.
Course Overview
How we fuel our body has a direct impact on our health, well being and performance. Whether taking part in a 5K fun run or competing at the professional level, tailored sport nutritional advice can improve both performance and recovery.
Student’s that pursue a degree in sport and exercise nutrition will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge of nutrition and apply this to sport and exercise. During a degree in sport nutrition you will learn how the food and drink that an athlete consumes before, during and after exercise has a direct link to both performance and recovery. With this knowledge you will be able to plan and develop nutritional strategies designed to increase sporting performance.
With access to world class facilities, students can learn and develop their skills with the latest technology when studying a Sport Nutrition degree at a U.K. university.
In the world of professional sport, there is a need for specialist sport nutritionists to ensure that athlete’s reach their peak levels of performances and recover as a quickly as possible.
However, a degree in sport nutrition has a much wider application than just professional sports. You will have a chance to study modules where you explore the link between nutrition, dietetics and health. This will allow you to explore strategies for working with health based clients who may have specific nutritional needs. The combination of sport and nutrition will also allow you to consider how exercise can help to improve the overall health and wellbeing of an individual.
In the world of professional sport, there is a need for specialist sport nutritionists to ensure that athlete’s reach their peak levels of performances and recover as a quickly as possible.
However, a degree in sport nutrition has a much wider application than just professional sports. You will have a chance to study modules where you explore the link between nutrition, dietetics and health. This will allow you to explore strategies for working with health based clients who may have specific nutritional needs. The combination of sport and nutrition will also allow you to consider how exercise can help to improve the overall health and wellbeing of an individual.
Explore how nutrition links to sport and fitness.
Whether working with a professional sports team or providing individual health guidance, a well informed sports nutritionist can help us get the most out of our exercise and make well informed decisions that lead a healthier lifestyle.
Alongside developing a strong foundation in nutrition and how it links to sport and fitness, a graduate of a sports nutrition degree can also expect to have a good understanding of other sporting areas, such as biomechanics, physiology, strength and conditioning and sports psychology.
Explore how nutrition links to sport and fitness.
Whether working with a professional sports team or providing individual health guidance, a well informed sports nutritionist can help us get the most out of our exercise and make well informed decisions that lead a healthier lifestyle.
Alongside developing a strong foundation in nutrition and how it links to sport and fitness, a graduate of a sports nutrition degree can also expect to have a good understanding of other sporting areas, such as biomechanics, physiology, strength and conditioning and sports psychology.
Potential Careers for Sport Nutrition Graduates
Due to the focus of their degree graduates of a Sport Nutrition degree put themselves in a great position to seek employment as a sports nutritionist but the varied sporting content studied throughout the degree makes them employable across the sporting sector. Should you not want to pursue a sport specific nutrition degree at university in the U.K. we are also able to help identify other degrees in the field of food and nutrition.
Potential employment opportunities for a Sport Nutrition graduate could include:
Potential Careers for Sport Nutrition Graduates
Due to the focus of their degree graduates of a Sport Nutrition degree put themselves in a great position to seek employment as a sports nutritionist but the varied sporting content studied throughout the degree makes them employable across the sporting sector. Should you not want to pursue a sport specific nutrition degree at university in the U.K. we are also able to help identify other degrees in the field of food and nutrition.
Potential employment opportunities for a Sport Nutrition graduate could include:
Why Study A Sport Degree In The U.K.
Student’s from around the world regularly select the U.K. as their preferred destination for university.
The U.K. has a lot to offer international students but we feel that it is particularly well suited for any passionate sport fan or aspiring athlete. Whether you are looking for an opportunity to compete alongside your studies, pursue a sporting degree or just wish to be located in a country that is passionate about sport, the U.K. has something to offer you.
We’ve summarised why we feel the U.K. is a great destination to pursue your sport related degree:
Why Study An Esport Degree In The U.K.
Student’s from around the world regularly select the U.K. as their preferred destination for university.
The U.K. has a lot to offer international students but we feel that it is particularly well suited for any passionate sport fan or aspiring athlete. Whether you are looking for an opportunity to compete alongside your studies, pursue a sporting degree or just wish to be located in a country that is passionate about sport, the U.K. has something to offer you.
We’ve summarised why we feel the U.K. is a great destination to pursue your sport related degree:
How we can help you to study a Sport Nutrition degree in the U.K.
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Application support
Our staff are trained to process undergraduate and postgraduate U.K. university applications.
Access to scholarships
We will evaluate your chances and inform you where we feel you have the best possible chance of achieving a scholarship.
How we can help you to study a Sport Nutrition degree in the U.K.
Free service
Our service is completely free for students and their families to use.
Bespoke opportunities
We search for universities that suit your academic standing, career goals and any other preferences you may have!
Application support
Our staff are trained to process undergraduate and postgraduate U.K. university applications.
Access to scholarships
We will evaluate your chances and inform you where we feel you have the best possible chance of achieving a scholarship.
