Sport and Exercise Nutrition with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

Why study Sport and Exercise Nutrition (with a Foundation Year)?

Sports performance is driven by appropriate sports nutrition advice and good quality research. Sport and exercise is high on the government’s health agenda and there is currently a high demand for those who have studied and specialised in the field of sports and exercise nutrition.

Employers require nutritionists to have the specialised skills and appropriate training to work with all those who undertake physical and sporting activities and will look to employ those who have been recognised by professional bodies and are on the Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register (SENr).

Key facts

• Excellent sports facilities and BASES accredited laboratories
• A range of sport scholarships and coaching bursaries available
• Taught on our historic Strawberry Hill campus with direct access to Central London via public transport

Teaching methods

The modular structure of the degree allows you to tailor your degree to suit your needs and ambitions.We're committed to providing the very best teaching and look to continually use new, innovative approaches alongside more traditional methods.

Each module will be supported by an electronic learning site containing resources, distance learning materials, learning forums and feedback areas. This electronic learning site is considered to be an important component of course delivery and will help to foster a cohesive and scholarly community among students.

Assessment methods

We use a wide range of assessments that helps develop key skills for both academic and employability purposes. Assessment methods include essays, poster presentations, web-based assessments, oral presentations, and practical and written exams.

Career opportunities

The Careers Service has more information on careers and postgraduate study options available to students who have started their studies at St Mary’s.

There is also the opportunity to undertake a work placement as part of your degree. The Centre for Workplace Learning offers work-related modules that can be embedded within your studies.