Postgraduate Diploma - PD

Master of Science - MS

Level 7 Core

Level 7

Programme Structure

<ul>
<li>a minimum 2:1 in Sport Science, Dietetics or Nutrition.</li>
</ul>
or
<ul>
<li>another relevant degree and/or considerable applied experience.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>a minimum 2:1 in Sport Science, Dietetics or Nutrition.</li>
</ul>
or
<ul>
<li>another relevant degree and/or considerable applied experience.</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>IELTS score 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component)</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>IELTS score 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component)</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>International students should check if they require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme or ATAS certificate. Please contact LJMU’s International Admissions Team for further details</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>International students should check if they require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme or ATAS certificate. Please contact LJMU’s International Admissions Team for further details</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>RPL is accepted on this programme</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>RPL is accepted on this programme</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>practical applied experience in sports nutrition and/or an obvious desire to pursue a career in sports nutrition</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>practical applied experience in sports nutrition and/or an obvious desire to pursue a career in sports nutrition</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

Develop and implement effective sport nutrition advice to athletes

Develop note taking and interviewing techniques when working with elite athletes

Communicate effectively with peers and members of the sports community.

Critically evaluate the appropriateness of a research design.

Apply report and interpret a range of data analysis procedures.

Implement knowledge of evidence based nutrition and apply this to the management of athletes' needs.

Assess energy intake and expenditure in athletes and demonstrate a critical understanding of the limitations of the chosen techniques.

Apply problem solving skills to the nutritional care of athletes.

Assimilate, integrate and critically discuss research findings.

Demonstrate a critical understanding of exercise biochemistry supported by classical and contemporary literature.

Demonstrate a comprehensive and critical understanding of sport nutrition techniques.

Critically evaluate the need for reflective practice and demonstrate reflection within sports nutrition consultancy

Produce a piece of independent research in journal article format.

Demonstrate a critical understanding of the fundamental principles of sport nutrition supported by in-depth critical knowledge of classical and contemporary literature.

Critically evaluate data analysis procedures.

Accurately assess body composition of athletes

Recognise and describe problems, plan and implement solutions.

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of research methods applicable to sport nutrition and an ability to design, implement and interpret novel research projects in sport nutrition.

Communicate effectively and work with athletes and coaching staff

Demonstrate a critical understanding of the effects of drug and supplement usage in sport alongside a comprehensive understanding of anti-doping rules and regulations.

Use IT to prepare, process and present information.

Course Catalogue

Sport Nutrition - 35427 - MSc