The Sport, Exercise and Nutrition (With Year Abroad) BSc (Hons) at the University of Northumbria Newcastle is your gateway to understanding and applying the critical links between diet, physical activity, and human performance. This undergraduate degree is ideal if you are passionate about optimising health and athletic potential, aiming to address contemporary challenges like obesity and chronic disease through evidence-based nutritional strategies. You will delve into the scientific foundations of exercise physiology, biomechanics, and nutritional science, preparing you to make a tangible impact in health, fitness, and elite sport sectors.
This full-time, four-year programme, delivered on campus, offers a dynamic learning experience blending theoretical knowledge with practical application. You will engage with core modules in anatomy, physiology, and research methods, alongside specialist areas such as applied sport and exercise nutrition, and strength and conditioning. A distinctive feature is the opportunity to undertake a year abroad, significantly broadening your international perspective and practical experience. You will graduate with a comprehensive understanding of sport and exercise science, ready to pursue careers in nutrition, sports coaching, health promotion, or further research.