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Study Details: PGCert 12 months part time
This course provides an opportunity for those working or intending to work in the expanding field of sport and exercise nutrition or related fields to upgrade their academic and professional skills, expertise and knowledge. You will study core modules in the different aspects of sport and exercise nutrition, as well as research methods, research into practice and a major independent study related to your specific interests.
There are no elective choices on this course as it is designed to facilitate preparation for accreditation with the sport and exercise nutrition register. The course will cover a range of theoretical underpinnings appropriate to the study of sport and exercise nutrition at postgraduate level. It will also provide opportunities for the development of professional skills relevant to a host of work contexts across performance sport, physical activity, exercise and health.
If you wish to gain practical experience as a Sport and Exercise Nutritionist there is an opportunity to complete an extracurricular training programme during the first few weeks of the course. If you complete the entire programme you will be eligible to apply for an internship or supervised experience roles. If you are successful these roles would provide you with an opportunity to gain experience in applied sport science working under supervision with the University’s sports teams, sporting partners and elite performers, whilst studying for a Masters degree.
Requirements: Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Sports & Exercise Science, Physical Sciences, Biochemistry, Dietetics, Nutrition, Medicine or Sports Therapy, at least a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment.
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Our course enables you to develop an advanced level of subject knowledge and research experience, as well as a comprehensive range of transferable scientific and vocational skills. As a consequence, your career choices can include leading sport science support programmes for teams and elite athletes, involvement in physical activity initiatives, along with employment in national governing bodies and organisations.
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This module will introduce you to the general principles, concepts and theory in nutrition and nutritional biochemistry necessary for the development of performance nutrition strategies. You will also develop the ability to understand and apply current sports nutrition theory and practice and justify their selection.
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