Course summary

Supports fitness, health, and elite performance with our Sport and Exercise Nutrition degree Explore relationships between nutrition and physical performance with our inter-disciplinary Sport and Exercise Nutrition degree. You will develop solid foundations in theory and practical skills, covering topics like: • macronutrients and micronutrients • social psychology • physiology Our Sport and Exercise BSc is designed in line with the Sports and Exercise Nutrition Register’s (SENR) guidelines. Therefore, you will build crucial knowledge and skills for future employment. World-class facilities You will have access to our world-class sports facilities, and British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) accredited labs, such as: • Fitness and Conditioning Suite • Performance Hall • Nutrition Suite • Exercise Physiology Laboratories Outstanding teaching and support St Mary’s has an exceptional reputation for sport, and we strive to continually improve this and our excellent teaching standards. You will learn from sport nutrition practitioners and academics, enabling you to apply theory to practical environments. Our lecturers are devoted to your personal and professional growth. Hear from our students Aikaterini, Sports and Exercise Nutrition student – “I was always encouraged and fully supported”. Real-world experience You can complete internships at clubs where you'll work directly with athletes. As a result, you'll enhance your skills, network, and employability. Modules Please note: it is possible that a module listed below will not be able to run due to reasons beyond our control. First year modules include: • Energy and Nutrition • Micronutrients • Research Methods 1 • Physiology of Exercise • Food Science and Novel Foods • Professional Skills for Nutritionists Assessment method A wide range of assessments are used to help develop key skills for both academic and employment purposes. Assessment methods include: • Essays • Poster presentations • Web-based assessments • Oral presentations • Practical and written exams Real-world experience You can complete internships at clubs where you'll work directly with athletes. As a result, you'll enhance your skills, network, and employability. About the Placement Year A placement year enables you to undertake a year of experience in an organisation between your second and final year. It will enable you to:

• apply the knowledge and skills you gain from your course in a work setting

• build your commercial awareness and insights into organisations and industries you might want to work in

• develop your professional skills through company training, networking skills and confidence in the workplace

• get some great experience for future job applications or even land a graduate job.