Overview
The BSc (Hons) Sports Nutrition and Health with Foundation Year at the University of Derby provides an accessible entry route into the multidisciplinary science of human nutrition, exercise performance, and community health. The programme bridges fundamental academic preparation with advanced scientific principles to explore how targeted dietary strategies optimize athletic performance and foster long-term physical wellness. By integrating practical laboratory analysis with individualized dietary planning, the course prepares students to address contemporary health challenges and elite physical demands effectively.
What You'll Learn
- Core academic study skills, scientific communication, and introductory principles of human biology, chemistry, and health sciences.
- Human anatomy, exercise physiology, human metabolism, and the biochemical impact of nutrient intake on physical performance.
- Comprehensive nutritional assessment methodologies, dietary analysis tools, and precise energy expenditure calculations for diverse populations.
- Public health promotion, community health education, and the non-pharmacological prevention of lifestyle-related chronic diseases.
- Ergogenic aids, sports supplementation, hydration strategies, and bespoke dietary planning for individual and team athletic performance.
- Scientific research design, empirical data collection, statistical analysis, and ethical standards within sport and exercise science.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the programme, students will be able to critically evaluate theoretical physiological and dietary concepts to formulate evidence-based nutritional strategies across sport and public health sectors. Graduates will demonstrate high proficiency in conducting comprehensive dietary assessments, interpreting metabolic data, and tailoring interventions to meet specific performance or health goals. Furthermore, students will cultivate the capacity to analyze contemporary scientific research, execute independent investigative projects, and communicate technical findings clearly to athletes, clients, and multidisciplinary health practitioners.

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