Sport and Exercise Nutrition

Preparing for Learning in Higher Education

This module is designed to give you the best possible start to your university studies, making sure you have all the essential skills you need to succeed. Through lectures and workshops we will teach you how to write in an academic style, how to find quality sources, how to reference work, culminating in writing up a mini-research project.

Group Challenge (Sciences)

In a group, you'll formulate questions that can be tested by scientific investigations and take part in weekly workshops with academics.

Foundation in Data Analysis

Develop a strong foundation in data collection and analysis. This module will introduce you to qualitative and quantitative data and how to analyse it; the collection of primary and secondary data; the production of high quality graphics; and report writing.

Introduction to Biological Sciences 1

This module covers basic knowledge on cells and biological molecules and how they are connected to the function of major organ systems in animals, plants and humans. The main topics are cell structure, exchange and transport, the genetic code, microbiology and energy processes.

Introduction to Sport, Health and Exercise Science

Module information coming soon. 

Foundation Maths Skills

This module delivers core mathematics skills at level two and three to give a solid basis for future studies. You will study the following topics: manipulation of numerical data and converting between different units of measurement; exponentials and logarithms; and standard form and problems involving ratio, proportion and percentages.

Foundation Mathematics 1

This module delivers core mathematics skills to build a solid basis for future studies. You will study the following topics: factors, multiples, indices, fractions and standard form; algebra, linear and quadratic equations; averages and spread; functions, exponentials and logarithms; and right angled triangles and trigonometry.

Foundation Mathematics A

You will study pure mathematics topics, including proof, algebra, trigonometry, differentiation, integration, exponentials, logarithms, sequences and series. The applied topic is probability and statistics.

Human Physiology

In lectures and lab sessions, you'll cover the structure and function of the body's major organ systems. 

Introduction to Nutrition

A blend of lectures, seminars and laboratory practicals give you an introduction to the role of nutrition in human and exercise performance. 

Introduction to Practice in Sport and Exercise Science

Sport, Health and Exercise Psychology

This module provides you with knowledge of various psychological assessment tools and techniques, such as anxiety inventories, imagery, relaxation and goal setting.

Introduction to Exercise and Training

Through a mix of both theoretical and practical sessions, you'll develop your knowledge and experience of a number of different exercise and training modalities that a strength and conditioning coach could utilise in an effort to affect and improve performance. This module will also help you to develop as a coach, explaining the principles of good coaching, communication and delivery to a diverse range of athletes and non-athletes alike.

Conducting Science in Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation

A solid grounding in to the scientific practice underlying the subject. It explores and critiques how data is collected and analysed.

Sport Physiology

Examine the fundamentals of physiology in the context of sports performance. This module introduces methods of measuring performance and and physiological responses during sport.

Nutrition in Sport and Exercise

Gain an understanding of nutrition relating to health. You'll focus on the role of macronutrients, fluid balance and supplements, and their importance in sport and exercise.

Nutrition and Diet in Health and Disease

This module is an opportunity for you to learn how nutrition and exercise can influence common diseases such as cardiovascular disease and type two diabetes. 

Nutrition in a Specialist Sporting Population

Investigate the changing nutritional considerations that influence the performance of specialist sporting populations, as well as those exercising in extreme environments.

Research Methods

Prepare and complete a small action research project to develop skills that will help you across your studies. It's hands-on learning about research methodology, ethical approval, data analysis and formulating research questions.

Professional Standards within Sport, Health and Exercise Science

This module exposes you to the multiple disciplines within sport, health and exercise science, exploring how specific career pathways can be formed in accordance with relevant governing bodies.

Final Year Project

You will make an original contribution to research by designing, carrying out and writing up your own project on a topic you choose, supported by your dissertation supervisor.

Ergogenic Aids

Discover the different type of ergogenic aids that are available and how they can enhance sports performance. 

Food Science

What arrives on our plate comes through a food supply chain. In this module, you'll learn about the numerous stages of the chain and specific laws and legislation related to health claims, food labelling and food preservation. We also spend some time in the kitchens looking at food manufacturing and development.

Professional Practice in Sport, Health and Exercise Science

This module provides you with an opportunity to engage in an approved work experience placement in a range of sport, health and exercise science activities.

Interdisciplinary Considerations in Sport, Exercise, and Rehabilitation Science

This module is part of a shared curriculum across multiple Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Science programmes, bringing together students with a range of knowledge and skills in their distinct discipline areas and teaching them to apply this in an interdisciplinary context.

You'll work collaboratively to problem  solve in real-world scenarios and learn to recognise where individuals with other experiences and skills may be better suited to deal with specific issues. This module mirrors the professional environment outside of academia, where professionals in the field of athletic care operate both independently (as autonomous practitioners) and collaboratively (within interdisciplinary teams) in accordance with relevant governing bodies such as BASES, BASRaT and the SENR.