Exercise and Nutrition Science (Taught in Dublin, Ireland)

Entry requirements

Minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in a related subject area, or equivalent professional qualifications and relevant work experience.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Designed for those who wish to extend their knowledge, qualifications, skills and expertise in this area of study. The science of exercise and nutrition is a rapidly expanding field; students develop a critical knowledge and understanding of fundamental and contemporary issues in relation to physical activity and health and nutrition in health and disease, as well as applying these principles to sporting populations.

Delivered in Dublin at the National Training Centre, St Joseph's Parade, Dublin 7.

On completion graduates will possess many of the competences necessary to join the Sport and Exercise Nutrition register (SENr) or undertake BASES supervised experience to gain BASES accreditation.

Five modules are delivered in Dublin, one in Chester.

Schedule:

Year 1

• Exercise and Health
• Performance Enhancement
• Physiology and Physical Performance
• Sports Nutrition
• Nutrition in Health and Disease
• Research Methods and Data Analysis

Year 2

• Research Project

Qualification and course duration

MSc

PGDip

PGCert

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