Overview

The BSc (Hons) Sport Science, Health and Nutrition at Nottingham Trent University combines scientific study of exercise, health, human physiology and nutrition. The foundation-level route introduces core scientific concepts and practical skills before progressing into the wider study of how physical activity, nutrition and behavior influence health and sporting performance.

What You'll Learn

• Foundations of sport, exercise and physical activity science

• Human anatomy, physiology and the body's responses to exercise

• Nutrition and the biological processes involved in using nutrients

• Applied nutrition across different stages and circumstances of life

• Sport and exercise nutrition, including dietary needs and performance

• Clinical exercise physiology, health assessment and exercise screening

• Behavior change, physical activity and approaches to supporting wellbeing

• Research skills, including qualitative and quantitative methods

• Sport psychology, sociology and the relationship between sport, health and the body

• Practical application of scientific knowledge through workshops, assessments and projects

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to explain key physiological and biochemical processes relevant to exercise, health and nutrition. They will understand how physical activity affects the body and how nutrition can support health, training and sporting performance. Students will also be able to assess nutritional and exercise-related needs, apply appropriate scientific principles to practical situations, and evaluate evidence using suitable research approaches. The course will develop their ability to interpret information, communicate findings and connect theoretical knowledge with practical applications in sport, exercise and health.