BSc (Hons)

Sport and Exercise Nutrition

Teaching & Learning

 

What you'll learn

Gain knowledge and comprehension of sport and exercise physiology. This module will equip you with the relevant skills to apply knowledge and understanding during measurement of physiological function.
Develop an understanding of food as energy along with the importance of adequate nutrition in maintaining body functions during rest and activity.
Develop a range of personal, professional, and research-related skills that will be useful in every module studied throughout your degree.
This module introduces the role of the sport and Exercise scientist, with an emphasis on what they DO and HOW they do it. You will learn methods of measuring and evaluating health and performance in both field and lab-based settings.
Study the psychology of sedentary behaviour, physical activity, and exercise. You'll discover how psychology can play a pivotal role in helping individuals from key priority groups lead a physically active lifestyle. You'll also explore psychological principles to understand concepts such as well-being, mental health, and cognition, and the associated measurements of these concepts. This module will encourage you to develop your self-management skills.
Gain an appreciation of the scientific skills and knowledge base needed to understand food processes to meet society's demands for safe and sustainable food products within current food policy guidance.
Gain knowledge and comprehension of sport and exercise physiology. This module will equip you with the relevant skills to apply knowledge and understanding during measurement of physiological function.
Develop an understanding of food as energy along with the importance of adequate nutrition in maintaining body functions during rest and activity.
Develop a range of personal, professional, and research-related skills that will be useful in every module studied throughout your degree.
This module introduces the role of the sport and Exercise scientist, with an emphasis on what they DO and HOW they do it. You will learn methods of measuring and evaluating health and performance in both field and lab-based settings.
Study the psychology of sedentary behaviour, physical activity, and exercise. You'll discover how psychology can play a pivotal role in helping individuals from key priority groups lead a physically active lifestyle. You'll also explore psychological principles to understand concepts such as well-being, mental health, and cognition, and the associated measurements of these concepts. This module will encourage you to develop your self-management skills.
Gain an appreciation of the scientific skills and knowledge base needed to understand food processes to meet society's demands for safe and sustainable food products within current food policy guidance.

What you'll learn

This module builds on your research and study skills developed in year one. You'll become a consumer of research to prepare for your Final Year Project. By the end of the module, you'll be able to search for and apply relevant literature and theory; choose research designs to address research enquiries; analyse and interpret empirical data and present research findings. You'll achieve this by participating in practical sessions that apply theory to practice.
This module will support the development of your professional profile and create solid foundations for the pursuit of your future career aspirations. It will provide you with a range of opportunities to enhance your employability through the development of context-specific and transferable skills. You'll be supported to audit, select, engage in, and complete work-based learning activities that will help enhance your career-related prospects.
Develop an understanding of behaviour changes associated with health exercise and nutrition. You'll discuss key behaviour change theories and techniques which can enable individuals to live a healthier lifestyle. This module will provide the opportunity to develop communication skills and behaviour change skills, whilst considering the needs of a variety of populations.
Investigate the role of food and nutrition in health and exercise throughout the life span. You'll apply your knowledge of nutrition to specific populations. In addition, you'll develop the skills required for the assessment and interpretation of nutritional intake and status.
Identify and evaluate research, assessment techniques and exercise practices in a range of specific situations. This will include; maximal, intermittent and prolonged exercise. You'll develop an understanding of exercise prescription for health and sports performance.
Build on your knowledge developed in the Sport & Exercise Scientist in Action module through an interactive learning experience with strong applied focus. You'll develop practitioner skills, contextualise knowledge and gain an understanding to enhance your appreciation of the distinctions between sport and exercise science disciplines.
This module builds on your research and study skills developed in year one. You'll become a consumer of research to prepare for your Final Year Project. By the end of the module, you'll be able to search for and apply relevant literature and theory; choose research designs to address research enquiries; analyse and interpret empirical data and present research findings. You'll achieve this by participating in practical sessions that apply theory to practice.
This module will support the development of your professional profile and create solid foundations for the pursuit of your future career aspirations. It will provide you with a range of opportunities to enhance your employability through the development of context-specific and transferable skills. You'll be supported to audit, select, engage in, and complete work-based learning activities that will help enhance your career-related prospects.
Develop an understanding of behaviour changes associated with health exercise and nutrition. You'll discuss key behaviour change theories and techniques which can enable individuals to live a healthier lifestyle. This module will provide the opportunity to develop communication skills and behaviour change skills, whilst considering the needs of a variety of populations.
Investigate the role of food and nutrition in health and exercise throughout the life span. You'll apply your knowledge of nutrition to specific populations. In addition, you'll develop the skills required for the assessment and interpretation of nutritional intake and status.
Identify and evaluate research, assessment techniques and exercise practices in a range of specific situations. This will include; maximal, intermittent and prolonged exercise. You'll develop an understanding of exercise prescription for health and sports performance.
Build on your knowledge developed in the Sport & Exercise Scientist in Action module through an interactive learning experience with strong applied focus. You'll develop practitioner skills, contextualise knowledge and gain an understanding to enhance your appreciation of the distinctions between sport and exercise science disciplines.

What you'll learn

Undertake an extended and largely independent piece of work that demonstrates research skills, critical thinking, and an awareness of ethical methodological approaches to study.
Using real-world settings, you'll critically examine key issues relating to public health nutrition. By studying data and literature, you'll explore the links between diet, physical activity and disease for the promotion of health and wellbeing.
Critically apply your knowledge and skills to examine conditions and situations that impose nutritional challenges to the maintenance of nutritional status.
Using real world settings, you will reflect upon the scope of the role of the sport and exercise nutritionist. You will acquire an appreciation of professional regulation, standards and competencies required for maintaining safe and ethical practice, including the importance of establishing boundaries between practitioner and client, and how to seek out or refer on to relevant support agencies.
Undertake an extended and largely independent piece of work that demonstrates research skills, critical thinking, and an awareness of ethical methodological approaches to study.
Using real-world settings, you'll critically examine key issues relating to public health nutrition. By studying data and literature, you'll explore the links between diet, physical activity and disease for the promotion of health and wellbeing.
Critically apply your knowledge and skills to examine conditions and situations that impose nutritional challenges to the maintenance of nutritional status.
Using real world settings, you will reflect upon the scope of the role of the sport and exercise nutritionist. You will acquire an appreciation of professional regulation, standards and competencies required for maintaining safe and ethical practice, including the importance of establishing boundaries between practitioner and client, and how to seek out or refer on to relevant support agencies.

Option modules may include

Develop a critical understanding of the differing demands of athletic events and learn how this knowledge influences the approach to performance evaluation and monitoring.
This module introduces the clinical use of exercise physiology techniques by considering the pathophysiology of several chronic diseases, the mechanism of action of commonly used medications for special clinical populations and concepts of clinical exercise testing.
Develop an information intervention to engage individuals in physical activity. This will be supported by behavioural science and critical discussion of literature on physical activity and mental health. You'll study how physical activity might be beneficial for mental health and cognition amongst a variety of populations. You'll also discuss exercise dependence and possible negative mental health outcomes of physical activity.
Explore how psychological and ethical principles inform interventions for individual performers and sports teams.
Undertake a paid placement in a related industry for an academic year between years 2 and 3. This will allow you to take responsibility for your own development and learning and reflect on your progress. The placement experience aims to enhance your employability and future career prospects. You'll have the opportunity to develop business contacts and professional networks as well as build key employability and professional skills.
Examine and demonstrate the interdisciplinary nature of sport and exercise science within the context of extreme environments.
Gain an understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of obesity. You will apply your knowledge to design an appropriate lifestyle programme for an individual to manage their weight, and to critique contemporary approaches to obesity management.
Gain in-depth knowledge of the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease, medical assessment and therapeutic procedures, and study the role of exercise, nutrition and psychological interventions within the multi-disciplinary management of rehabilitation and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
Learn to critically review a variety of contemporary health issues and critique the role physical activity and nutrition can play within the regulation and or rehabilitation of stages of disease.
Develop a critical understanding of the differing demands of athletic events and learn how this knowledge influences the approach to performance evaluation and monitoring.
This module introduces the clinical use of exercise physiology techniques by considering the pathophysiology of several chronic diseases, the mechanism of action of commonly used medications for special clinical populations and concepts of clinical exercise testing.
Develop an information intervention to engage individuals in physical activity. This will be supported by behavioural science and critical discussion of literature on physical activity and mental health. You'll study how physical activity might be beneficial for mental health and cognition amongst a variety of populations. You'll also discuss exercise dependence and possible negative mental health outcomes of physical activity.
Explore how psychological and ethical principles inform interventions for individual performers and sports teams.
Undertake a paid placement in a related industry for an academic year between years 2 and 3. This will allow you to take responsibility for your own development and learning and reflect on your progress. The placement experience aims to enhance your employability and future career prospects. You'll have the opportunity to develop business contacts and professional networks as well as build key employability and professional skills.
Examine and demonstrate the interdisciplinary nature of sport and exercise science within the context of extreme environments.
Gain an understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of obesity. You will apply your knowledge to design an appropriate lifestyle programme for an individual to manage their weight, and to critique contemporary approaches to obesity management.
Gain in-depth knowledge of the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease, medical assessment and therapeutic procedures, and study the role of exercise, nutrition and psychological interventions within the multi-disciplinary management of rehabilitation and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases.
Learn to critically review a variety of contemporary health issues and critique the role physical activity and nutrition can play within the regulation and or rehabilitation of stages of disease.

This course offers the opportunity to take a ‘sandwich’ year – a year of paid employment in industry which will build your skills and experience. This is usually taken between the second and third year of your degree, typically making your course four years in total.

Students who choose the sandwich route find it helps with both their studies and getting a job after graduation. It can build your confidence, contacts, and of course your CV. Leeds Beckett advertise lots of placement opportunities and provide support in helping you find the right placement for you.