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Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
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Location
Carmarthen Campus
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Study mode
Part time
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Start date
01-OCT-26
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Duration
2 Years
Course summary
The PGDip Sport and Exercise Nutrition course is ideal for those who wish to pursue a career as sports nutrition practitioners or sports nutritionists. As sports nutrition becomes an increasingly important aspect of performance and health, there is a growing demand for professionals with the skills to work in this field. This programme is designed to provide students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to become effective sports nutrition practitioners, capable of supporting athletes and individuals in achieving their health and performance goals. The course is developed around the principles of evidence-based nutrition, ensuring that students are trained to deliver reliable and effective nutrition advice. The curriculum emphasises performance nutrition and how it applies to real-life situations in sport, enabling graduates to meet the unique nutritional needs of athletes and sports enthusiasts. Students will study sport nutrition for athletes, focusing on the impact of diet on training, performance, and recovery. A blend of applied sports nutrition and nutrition science foundations gives students a solid understanding of the body’s energy requirements during different types of physical activity, as well as the skills to craft personalised nutrition plans. By covering exercise nutrition principles, students gain insight into how diet affects the body during various forms of sport and physical activity, including both endurance and strength-based exercises. The course also places significant emphasis on health and wellbeing in sport, teaching students how to support the overall health of active individuals, from weekend warriors to professional athletes.
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University information
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
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University League Table
98th
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Campus address
University of Wales Trinity Saint David, UWTSD, College Road, Carmarthen, Carmarthen, SA31 3EP, United Kingdom
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Subject ranking
40th out of 86 22
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Entry standards
/ Max 208112 54%62nd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10070.0 70%52nd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.21 80%51st
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