Overview

The Sports and Exercise Nutrition programme from Coventry University was designed to develop your appreciation of the human body and its functions, together with nutrition science and its role in promoting human health.

Quick Facts:

You will consider the components of fitness, including nutritional requirements, energy expenditure, body mass and body composition, examining some of the common problems associated with general health and wellbeing, diet and nutrition, exercise and sport performance.

Why you should study this course

Opportunity to undertake placements at a range of local professional and amateur sports clubs, as well as the university sports teams (subject to competitive application, availability, meeting via requirements, and additional costs may apply).

Explore the latest issues relating to the theory and practice of sport and exercise nutrition through case studies and exposure to the applied environment.

We have experts in sport and exercise psychology, physiology, exercise and health, strength and conditioning, biomechanics, and nutrition, many conducting ongoing research and consultancy (staff may be subject to change).

Access to industry-standard software, including those for assessing dietary analysis and energy expenditure and specialist equipment, including kitchens, an environmental chamber and a range of ergometers and metabolic carts.

Programme 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

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-31 00:00:00 , National

More details

National: Any applications received after the deadline will be considered at the university's discretion.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Coventry, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Sport and Exercise Science View 108 other Masters in Nutrition & Dietetics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should hold the equivalent of a 2:2 undergraduate degree in Dietetics, Human Nutrition or Sport Science which includes a module in Physiology. Students must have studied and passed a Level 3 module in Nutrition.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate interest, enthusiasm and continuous professional development - ideally in the field of sports nutrition.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

18600 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18600 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

9350 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9350 GBP per year during 12 months.

EU

£9,350 per year with EU Support Bursary

£18,600 per year without EU Support Bursary

Living costs for Coventry

656 - 1057 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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