COURSE CURRICULUM

The Sport, Exercise and Nutrition BSc (Hons) at Northumbria University is a structured program designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the scientific, practical, and professional aspects of sport, exercise, and nutrition. In the first year, students develop foundational knowledge in psychology, human physiology, anatomy and biomechanics, energetics of exercise, research methods, and academic and professional skills, with academic language support available for international and EU students. The second year focuses on applied and interdisciplinary learning, with core modules in research design, professional development, applied sport and exercise nutrition, and nutrition for health, alongside optional modules such as sport performance assessment, exercise and health assessment, extreme physiology, performance analysis, strength and conditioning, physical activity, business and marketing, analytics, and the opportunity to study abroad. In the final year, students consolidate their learning through a major undergraduate project and core modules in contemporary sport and exercise nutrition, while choosing from optional modules in exercise and health intervention strategies, human movement science, paediatric exercise, training physiology, psychological skills, sports medicine and rehabilitation, talent identification, sport event management, coaching, global sport business, professional development, and health behaviour change. Across all years, the program combines hands-on practical training, research, and interdisciplinary study to equip graduates with the knowledge, skills, and experience required for careers in sport, exercise, nutrition, and health.