Bachelor of Science with Honours (SW) - SBSH

Diploma of Higher Education - DHE

Certificate of Higher Education - CHE

Bachelor of Science with Honours - BSH

Level 4 Core

Level 4

Level 6 Core

Level 6

Study Abroad

Placement Year

Optional placement

Level 5 Core

Optional Study Semester 

Level 5

Programme Structure

Extended Diploma: DDM Offerings: All

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications From a relevant subject

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications From a relevant subject Offerings: All

Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy. We also require a minimum of two related science GCSE's at Grade C or Grade 4 or above or a science double-award.
GCSE Equivalences accepted: • Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths • NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading • Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English • Higher Diploma in Maths/English • Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number • Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number

Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy. We also require a minimum of two related science GCSE's at Grade C or Grade 4 or above or a science double-award.
GCSE Equivalences accepted: • Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths • NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading • Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English • Higher Diploma in Maths/English • Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number • Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number Offerings: All

6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the course start date.
https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/international-entry-requirements

6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the course start date.
https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/international-entry-requirements Offerings: All

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
Pass overall with a minimum of 120 points including relevant subjects

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
Pass overall with a minimum of 120 points including relevant subjects Offerings: All

BBB-ABB (120-128) Offerings: All

BBB-ABB Minimum Number of A Levels: 2 Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20
It is expected that applicants have studied at least one relevant subject.

BBB-ABB Minimum Number of A Levels: 2 Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20
It is expected that applicants have studied at least one relevant subject. Offerings: All

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
You need to obtain the required UCAS points from a related subject area.

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
You need to obtain the required UCAS points from a related subject area. Offerings: All

Plan, conduct and report on investigations relevant to the field of sport nutrition.

Investigate and describe the physical and chemical properties of food and its development.

Explain the social and behavioural basis of food and nutrition in relation to different stages of the life course.

Monitor, evaluate and explain human responses to sport and exercise.

Evaluate qualitative and quantitative research approaches and methods as applied to the field of sport nutrition.

Apply an understanding of nutrition and the implications of imbalance to the context of health, disease and wellbeing of individuals, groups and populations.

Evaluate concepts, literature and data to develop questions and solve problems in relation to sport nutrition.

Systematically explain biological basis of food and nutrition science in relation to processing, storage, synthesis and metabolism.

Evaluate the concept of food chain in relation to factors such as food choice, dietary intake, food quality, safety, sustainability and the environment.

Use techniques and procedures, appropriate to sport nutrition, to monitor, analyse, diagnose and enhance sport performance.

Work effectively independently and with others, as both a team member and a leader, recognising and respecting the values of equality and diversity.

Recognise and respond to moral, ethical and codes of practice relevant to sport nutrition.

Undertake safe and effective practice with good character that is appropriate for a professional/employment context.

Undertake appropriate methods of measurement to monitor biochemistry and anthropometry, analyse food and assess nutritional intake and diet.

Design and evaluate sport nutrition interventions in a range of context using underpinning research.

Apply scientific knowledge of nutrition and nutritional requirements at a human molecular, system and population level.

Communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions in nutrition to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Course Catalogue

Sport Nutrition - 36475 - BSc (Hons)