Sport and Exercise Nutrition

What dietary requirements does a professional footballer need to take their game to the next level? What exercise and diet would you prescribe for someone with a heart condition?

Whether you aspire to fuel elite athletes to reach new heights of performance or to enhance the health well-being of individuals on the path to recovery, our program provides you with the essential tools to turn your ambitions into reality. The global interest in the role of nutrition to enhance health and performance has grown exponentially, creating an increased demand for dynamic, innovative nutrition graduates.

Our comprehensive sport and exercise nutrition degree is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN). Here, you will gain an understanding of the key disciplines of nutrition, physiology, and psychology, tailored specifically to the unique demands of optimizing athletic performance and promoting health through nutrition. You can also expand your expertise by developing your individual strengths and interests, with the option to engage in a year-long industry placement to further enrich your learning experience and career prospects.

Here at Manchester Met, our accredited team of nutritionists, sport scientists and professionals collaborate with many organisations, from local sports clubs to Olympic athletes, offering invaluable opportunities for practical application and real-world placements. Finally, you will benefit from our state-of-the-art Institute of Sport facilities, equipped with technologies such as human performance laboratories, MRI scanners, and environmental chambers, providing unparalleled resources for hands-on learning and research exploration.

Features and benefits

• Approved course - You can apply for direct entry to the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN) as an Associate Registered Nutritionist (ANutr) when you graduate.

• Choose a placement - The course offers real flexibility as you will enrol on the three-year course and then decide if a placement study is right for you once you have started your studies, so you don’t have to decide now.

• Outstanding facilities - You’ll have access to our extensive industry-standard practical facilities, which include physiology labs, performance suites, and product development kitchens.

• Extracurricular activities - Gain valuable experience working with elite sports teams across greater Manchester.