Sport and Exercise Nutrition (MSc)

Postgraduate

In Liverpool

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Liverpool

  • Duration

    12 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Overview
Sport nutrition is a dynamic discipline facilitating the transfer of knowledge between scientists and practitioners interested in the link between nutritional science, and sport and exercise sciences. Research studies investigating the interrelation between nutrition, physical activity and exercise in enhancement of sport performance, health and wellbeing, and prevention of disease have opened an incredible window into the enhancement of longevity and achievement of quality life, as a whole for the society. Bridging with the best world-wide research evidence in the area of sport nutrition, this Master programme encompasses a range of learning opportunities, cross-fertilising the theories and practices of nutrition, sport and exercise science and sport psychology with principles of the research methods, to enable students to undertake systematic enquiry into the human physiological and metabolic response to exercise and nutritional factors affecting this response. Besides, it also forms a systematic framework for the development of the skills required for the practice in sport and exercise nutrition. This programme is suitable for nutrition and/or sport-related science graduates and professionals interested in further expanding or advancing their knowledge and expertise in the practical application of sport nutrition with a granted input of solid theoretical foundation.
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Liverpool (Merseyside)
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Hope Park, L16 9JD

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Entry Requirements
Normally a First Class or Upper Second Class Honours Degree in a relevant subject such as Sports Science, Biology and Human Biology, Health Sciences, Physiological Sciences, or other related fields (students with a 2:2 in these subjects may also be given consideration on an individual basis).
Due to the diverse nature of this subject area, suitably qualified (an undergraduate degree) candidates from applied backgrounds (e.g. professional sports coaches, occupational therapists, physiotherapists etc.) are encouraged to apply and...

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Subjects

  • Nutrition
  • Sport Nutrition
  • Physiology
  • Project
  • Sport Psychology
  • Psychology

Course programme

<div id="tab2" class="tab grid_8 alpha hide-on-small" style="display: block;"> <div class="courseLinks hide-on-medium-down"> <img src="/media/liverpoolhope/styleassets/cssimages/media,975,en.gif" alt="print Icon" style="width : 24px; height : 24px; "> <span><a href="javascript:window.print()">print this page</a></span> <span class="st_sharethis_custom" st_processed="yes"><a href="#">share this course</a></span> </div> <h2>Curriculum</h2> <p>The course consists of four taught modules and a research project. The teaching will be mainly through interactive lectures and student-led seminars and tutorials in small groups, which students will prepare for through prior reading and research. Assessment is through a range of essays, case studies, research proposal, practical sessions, presentations as well as a final independent research dissertation to cater for the variety of learning styles and needs. The major emphasis is on encouraging independent learning with the tutor acting as a facilitator of learning, providing appropriate support and guidance. Full-time students normally attend minimal two intensive classes each week; these sessions are supported by time for wider reading, seminar preparation and assignment completion.</p> <ul> <li>‘Nutritional Sciences’. This module proves an extensive overview of the principles of the human nutrition, including functions, sources and consequences of the deficiency and excess of energy, macronutrient and micronutrient consumption as well as methods for assessment of nutritional status at individual and population levels. The association between nutrition and other factors including genetics, lifestyle, ethnicity and socioeconomic status will also be covered.</li> <li>‘Research Methods’. This module provides a foundation of principles of research methods in health sciences, from the development of research idea and questions, to search of the literature, planning of research, qualitative and quantitative research methods, data analysis and dissemination of the findings.</li> <li>‘Sport and Exercise Physiology’. This module provides an overview of principles of exercise physiology, including exercise biochemistry, physiology of skeletal muscle mass, principles of exercise training, acute and chronic adaptations to exercise as well as exercise immunology, delivered through lectures, seminars and laboratory practical sessions.</li> <li>‘Sport and Performance Nutrition’. This module focuses on principles of sport nutrition including distinctions between sport, physical activity and exercise, energy metabolism and role of nutrients prior to, during and post exercise, fluid intake and balance, nutritional ergogenic aids and food supplements. Finally the ‘Research Project’ completed in the final semester will be a self-directed intensive research project focused on a selected topic in sport nutrition; where student work closely with a supervisory team to formulate a research question, review the literature, establish methods, collect and analyse the data and disseminate the findings.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why choose Liverpool Hope? </strong></p> <ul> <li>The teaching is research-led. We have staff who not only have published within national and international peer reviewed journals in the areas of Nutrition, Sport Performance/Physiology and Sport Psychology, but also have experience as practitioners within their respective fields.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>We have a wide range of facilities, technologies and equipment readily available for students to engage in high-calibre postgraduate research</li> </ul> <ul> <li>We have extensive experience and expertise in advanced evidenced-based practice in sport nutrition</li> </ul> <ul> <li>We have a research environment and expertise outstandingly enriched by inter-professional learning supported by several distinct disciplines</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Students will carry out their independent postgraduate research project using any of the available technologies, equipment and expertise available in our labs</li> </ul> </div>

Sport and Exercise Nutrition (MSc)

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