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University of Westminster, London: Sport and Exercise Nutrition
| Institution | University of Westminster, London View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Life Sciences |
| Web | https://www.westminster.ac.uk/ |
| course-enquiries@westminster.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)207 915 5511 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The amazing feats of world-class athletes across the huge range of sports has projected the issues of performance into the public eye, and sports nutrition is now recognised as a key part of supporting training and competition at all levels of participation.
The Master's degree in Sport and Exercise Nutrition at the University of Westminster offers the chance to study the science behind sports nutrition and its applications for both the 'weekend warrior' and the elite athlete. It also puts the controversies surrounding the use of supplements under scientific scrutiny, looking at the key evidence for and against performance benefits.
The aim of the course is to produce sports nutritionists who are strongly focused on the science behind the subject, but who also have some experience of the practicalities of delivering sound guidance to individuals and teams who are looking to use nutrition as part of their training programmes. To this end, a number of guest lecturers contribute their expertise in key related areas, and students are also given the opportunity of shadowing established sports nutrition practitioners.
The course covers the key principles of sports nutrition and exercise physiology, including the latest research papers, and aims to develop the ability to apply critical awareness to topics across the broad remit of sports nutrition, from measurement of exercise performance to the assessment of mental performance. The modules studied are designed to underpin the subject, and create a sound base for the development of ideas for the research project, which offers students a wide degree of flexibility to pursue their personal interests. The course can be studied full time over one year, or in part-time mode over a varying time, up to five years.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in life sciences subject with a string element of nutrition and/or physiology. Graduates in another disciplines have an opportunity to gain entry on the course via successful completion of the Essentials of Nutrition course. If your first language is not English, you should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.5 in writing and no element below 6.0. One academic reference is required. |
| Location | 115 New Cavendish Street 115 New Cavendish Street Westminster W1W 6UW |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in life sciences subject with a string element of nutrition and/or physiology. Graduates in another disciplines have an opportunity to gain entry on the course via successful completion of the Essentials of Nutrition course. If your first language is not English, you should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.5 in writing and no element below 6.0. One academic reference is required. |
| Location | 115 New Cavendish Street 115 New Cavendish Street Westminster W1W 6UW |
The University of Westminster is a global university with London energy. You can be yourself at the university where individuality is encouraged, diversity is celebrated and anything is possible. With three campuses in the heart of capital Cavendish, Marylebone and Regent and one in Harrow, you will gain practical skills and professional expertise for your future career, while being part of a supportive and vibrant community. Since 1838, we have been helping students from all backgrounds to achieve their potential and home to almost 19,000 students from 169 countries, among them over 4,000 postgraduate students.
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