
Overview
Over the past decade, the impact of nutrition and exercise in optimising athletic performance and recovery from injury has become increasingly clear and there has been a growing demand for highly trained specialists in this field.
It is also one of the few courses in the Midlands which allows you to demonstrate the academic competencies outlined in the Sports and Exercise Nutrition register (SENr), the national register for qualified sport and exercise nutritionists.
Career prospects of the Sports and Exercise Nutrition at Coventry University
As a qualified sport and exercise nutritionist upon successful completion of the course, you should be able to find employment in range of different areas – within academia, the sport and fitness industry or public health nutrition.
Increasingly professional in their approach, many sports clubs are now seeking the advice of nutrition consultants to assist with their performance training and rehabilitation. You could find yourself developing nutrition programmes for professional teams and elite athletes.
However, sports nutrition is a rapidly developing area in personal training and community based physical activity interventions. With public health high on the government’s agenda, there is also a growing demand for graduates who can provide guidance on exercise and lifestyle within doctor’s surgeries, hospitals and private practice, as well as research roles within governing bodies.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Biochemical Basis of Sports and Exercise Nutrition
- Sports Nutrition in Practice
- Sports Nutrition: Applying theory to Practice
- Research Skills and Professional Practice
- Entrepreneurship: Media and Nutrition
- Independent Project
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Nutrition & Dietetics Sports Sciences View 382 other Masters in Sports Sciences in United KingdomExplore more key information
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General requirements
- Applicants should hold the equivalent of a 2:2 undergraduate degree in Dietetics, Human Nutrition or Sport Science which include a module on Physiology. Students must have studied and passed a level 3 module on nutrition.
- Applicants must be able to demonstrate interest, enthusiasm and continuous professional development - ideally in the field of sports nutrition.
- Our International Student Hub offers information on entry requirements for your country, as well as contact details for agents and representatives should you need more advice.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
16950 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16950 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
10600 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10600 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Coventry
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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