This Master’s degree is designed for individuals who wish to work as sports nutrition practitioners or sports nutritionists.
Sports Nutrition is a growing area in sport and the programme has been designed to meet the needs of those who wish to work in this field of sport. There is currently a high demand for practitioners who have the skills to work in sport.
The programme will give you the knowledge and skills needed to become a sports nutrition practitioner / sports nutritionist.
This exciting new course has been designed to allow students to attend at weekends with a mix of taught and blended learning, enabling students to balance work and study.
The programme has been mapped to the competencies of the Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register (SENr) and the programme has SENr accreditation.
Course details
- Blended (On-campus)
- Part-time
- English
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
The role of nutrition in sports performance is now seen as an important part of an all athlete’s preparation and training programme.
You will learn about the principles of sports nutrition and fitness that are based on up to date and current theories and evidence. This will enable you to turn theory into practice and advice athletes from all sports to maximise their performance.
Specialist software is used to undertake dietary analysis and meal planning. Students also use the human performance laboratory to assess individuals’ health and fitness levels.
Compulsory
(30 credits)
(30 credits)
(30 credits)
(30 credits)
Disclaimer
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We listen to student feedback and insights from industry and from professionals to ensure that course content is high-quality and up-to-date, and that it offers the best possible preparation for your future career or study goals.
For this reason, there might be modifications to the content of your course over time, to keep up to date with changes in the subject area or in the sector. If a module is no longer running, we’ll make sure to keep you informed, and work with you to choose a different suitable module.
Ratings and Rankings
Staff
Our People
You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for assessments and feedback (NSS 2023) meaning the comments you get back from your work will help you learn. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as Top 10 in the UK for Lecturers and Teaching Quality. Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Accommodation
Carmarthen Accommodation
Carmarthen has a variety of accommodation and we guarantee accommodation for 1st Years with availability for your 2nd and 3rd Years. Based on our Carmarthen campus you will be right in the middle of everything, with options to suit all budgets.
Further information
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Prospective students should normally have first completed a degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Sport and Exercise Science, Human Biology, Exercise Physiology or similar, gaining at least a 2:2 classification. This is an important consideration if students wish to become a Registrant of the Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register Practitioner.
For international students, the entry requirements must be broadly equivalent to those expected of UK students. At admission, students whose first language is not English must have English Language requirements appropriate to an AfN Accredited programme, which must not be less than 6.5 IELTS (or equivalent), with no individual section less than 6.0.
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A variety of assessment will be used to challenge students but also enhance the practical skills required to work in the area of sports nutrition. There is a strong academic focus within the programme alongside the development of practical skills.
Assessments will include essays, laboratory reports, case studies, practical tasks and presentations (individual and groups).
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- Accommodation – usually available at the Carmarthen Campus
- DBS Check
- Food Hygiene Certificate
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.
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Graduates will go on to work with elite and recreational athletes across a range of sports. Many Sports Governing Bodies require at least Practitioner status to work for them.
There are increasing opportunities to work in a variety of sports or to set up a business working with elite and recreational athletes. The opportunities are endless.
Our lecturers are also practitioners themselves and have a wealth of experience that helps to guide your career.