Sport and Exercise Nutrition (with Foundation Year)

Examine the science behind the effect of nutrition on athletic performance. Use our dedicated sport performance kitchen and human performance laboratories, working with a range of athletes, including from our Championship rugby team, 10 sports academies, and recreational sports men and women.

This foundation year pathway provides an alternative route into degree-level study. It’s ideal for those who need to gain subject-specific knowledge and skills in order to progress onto the full BSc Sport and Exercise Nutrition qualification.

You’ll be taught in line with the guidelines set by the Sports and Exercise Nutrition Register (SENr), which sets the standards for all practitioners in the field, so you can be confident you’ll be industry-ready when you graduate.

Develop your skills using specialist dietary software, cooking and producing menus for our recreational and performance athletes across campus. You’ll be supported throughout by research-active staff who are experts in their field.

You’ll be encouraged to develop your practical skills, but also to think critically about existing theories and practices, as well as carrying out your own research to help shape the future of the industry. You could also boost your CV with industry qualifications and work placements opportunities, alongside our sports academy teams or externally.

Course Modules

Our modules are developed regularly to reflect student and industry demands, ensuring you’re well prepared to enter skilled employment on graduation. The majority of courses are comprised of both compulsory and optional modules, the latter of which you'll be able to choose from to suit your interests and career goals. Most courses also include work placement learning, to help you gain essential experience for your future.

Compulsory modules include: Introduction to Functional Anatomy, Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Biomechanics, Academic Skills for Sport and Exercise Scientists, Research and Data Skills in Sport, Introduction to Exercise Physiology, Principles of Strength and Conditioning, Introduction to Sports Nutrition, Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology, The Sport and Exercise Scientist, Applied Skills for Sport and Exercise Nutritionists, Exercise Physiology, Health Related Exercise, Ergogenic Practices and Nutritional Manipulation, Independent Report, Sport and Exercise Psychology, Sport Research Project, The Sport and Exercise Researcher, Professional Practice for Applied Sport Scientists, Sports Nutrition for Elite Athletes, Advanced Sports Nutrition, Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology.

Optional modules change each year - you can attend introductory sessions before deciding which ones to study. For more information, please visit https://www.hartpury.ac.uk/university/courses/undergraduate/bsc-hons-sport-and-exercise-nutrition-with-foundation-year/