Nutrition (Exercise and Health) BSc(Hons) single honours
Bachelor's degree
In Surrey
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Surrey
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Duration
4 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
Year 1 introduces the fundamental concepts of food and nutrition, human anatomy, exercise and physiology, together with sport and exercise psychology. You will also study the essential principles of scientific investigation.
Year 2 extends your knowledge of the effects of nutrition, sport and exercise on human physiology and exercise prescription. You will examine the principles of energy metabolism and develop your understanding of health and exercise physiology and sport and exercise psychology. A module in research methods will prepare you for your Year 3 research project.
If you choose the four-year sandwich route of this degree, you will have a year's industry-related work experience between Years 2 and 3.
In Year 3, you will apply your knowledge of nutrition and exercise to topics such as the role of nutrition in health and disease, public health promotion, and the psychological issues relating to health and exercise. You may study either contemporary issues of food and nutrition or nutritional ergogenic aids and the extreme environment. You will also undertake an independent project, focused on exercise, nutrition or health science.
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About this course
This course scored 100 per cent for student satisfaction in the 2016 and 2017 National Student Survey (NSS) course ranking.
Kingston University was ranked 15th out of 69 institutions – and first in London – in the Guardian University Guide 2017 league table for sports science.
We are a friendly and diverse university where you will be welcomed and valued.
Optional modules at Level 6 allow you to tailor your degree to your own interests and career goals.
Our extensive facilities include access to:
high-specification physiology and biomechanics laboratories;
playing fields;
a fitness centre;
an environmental chamber; and
a newly refurbished state-of-the-art Nutrition Kitchen.
Sport staff are involved with the performance of athletes and sports squads at the highest level; nutrition staff are involved in public health, professional activities and research.
Our teaching has been rated as 'excellent' by teaching quality inspectors.
You will gain specific skills and knowledge related to nutrition, exercise and health. The course also equips you with useful interpersonal and transferable skills which are relevant to a range of careers.
Potential careers include roles in nutrition, exercise and health-related research, the sport and leisure industries, lifestyle management, health promotion and teaching. Your analytical and communication skills will be in demand in many sectors, such as management, sales and administration.
104 points (to include at least one A2 at C or above in either PE (Physical Education), Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science or Psychology). General Studies not accepted.
BTEC Extended Diploma: Sports and Exercise Science (112 points).
BTEC Extended Diploma: other sports-related courses (144 points).
GCSE: Candidates are normally required to hold five GCSE subjects grades A*–C (or comparable numeric score under the newly reformed GCSE gradings): five subjects including English Language and Mathematics and Double Award Science
The course is accredited for 2018 entry by the Association for Nutrition. Accreditation means that Kingston University Nutrition BSc(Hons) graduates can apply to become associate registered nutritionists without having to prove competence. The course was first accredited in 2017. Find out more about the benefits of studying an accredited course.
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Subjects
- Nutrition
- Public Health
- Psychology
- Physiology
- Anatomy
- Food and nutrition
- Exercise Physiology
- Exercise Science
- Science
- Sport
- Sport and Exercise
Course programme
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.
Year 1- Food and Nutrition 1: An Introduction
- Sport and Exercise Psychology 1
- Functional Anatomy and Exercise Physiology
- Essentials for Sport and Exercise Science
- Food and Nutrition 2: Applied Nutrition
- Sport and Exercise Psychology 2
- Health and Exercise Physiology
- Research Methods in Exercise Science
- Food and Nutrition 3: Public Health Nutrition
- Exercise and Health Psychology
- Food and Nutrition 4: Contemporary Issues in Food and Nutrition OR Extreme Environments and Ergogenic Aids
- Project or Dissertation (Nutrition) OR Sport and Exercise Science Project
Additional information
Year 1 (2019/20): £14,200
Year 2 (2020/21): £14,600
Year 3 (2021/22): £15,000
Nutrition (Exercise and Health) BSc(Hons) single honours