Sport and Exercise Nutrition

Supports fitness, health, and elite performance with our Sport and Exercise Nutrition degree

Explore relationships between nutrition and physical performance with our inter-disciplinary Sport and Exercise Nutrition degree. You will develop solid foundations in theory and practical skills, covering topics like:

- macronutrients and micronutrients

- social psychology

- physiology.

Our Sport and Exercise BSc is designed in line with the Sports and Exercise Nutrition Register’s (SENR) guidelines. Therefore, you will build crucial knowledge and skills for future employment.

World-class facilities

You will have access to our world-class sports facilities, and British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) accredited labs, such as:

- Fitness and Conditioning Suite

- Performance Hall

- Nutrition Suite

- Exercise Physiology Laboratories.

Outstanding teaching and support

St Mary’s has an exceptional reputation for sport, and we strive to continually improve this and our excellent teaching standards. You will learn from sport nutrition practitioners and academics, enabling you to apply theory to practical environments.

Our lecturers are devoted to your personal and professional growth. Our student, Aikaterini, tells us she was “always encouraged and fully supported”.

Real-world experience

You can complete internships at clubs where you'll work directly with athletes. As a result, you'll enhance your skills, network, and employability.