Sport Science, Health and Nutrition

Nottingham Trent University

Ultimately, nothing is more important than our health. That is why we’ll develop your understanding of nutrition and exercise science and provide you with the skills to apply this in the real world. These opportunities give you the experience employers expect to see.You’ll be a confident graduate ready to become an effective health practitioner and enhance lifelong health. Roles in physical activity and nutrition in health promotion are gaining a high profile, so choosing to specialise in exercise, nutrition, and health provides you with many rewarding career options.Over 25 health and related organisations support this course, all providing valuable industry experience – including, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and Nottingham City Council. Each year a number of our Sport Science students get the chance to work in our Sport and Wellbeing Academy. This exciting opportunity allows you to apply some of the theory you've learned in a real-world environment and develop the skills needed for working in industry. Working alongside our experienced Senior Exercise Practitioners you'll have the opportunity to deliver exercise programmes to help improve the health and wellbeing of the local community.The course has been developed with input from public health, exercise and nutrition practitioners to ensure you have the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills required to enhance your job prospects. You will have numerous opportunities to practice what you have learned, including: dietary and exercise assessment sessions with volunteers (supported by your tutors), designing and delivering healthy eating sessions, working in the community to increase physical activity levels, practising your communication skills.

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