MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition
Marousi, Greece
MSc
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Key Summary
About: MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition gives specialist theoretical, practical training in sport nutrition, combining physiology, metabolism and lab skills. It prepares graduates to support athletes and populations, includes ISAK Level 1, SENr alignment, awarded by Oxford Brookes University. Curriculum covers performance nutrition, anthropometry, assessment in labs and offers networking with gyms and food organizations.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work as nutrition practitioners, performance dietitians, sports nutrition consultants or clinical or community nutritionists in sports centers, hospitals, supplement and food companies. Can pursue PhD research in Europe. Career opportunities include athlete support, team nutrition, product development, public health nutrition.
The MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition provides specialist theoretical and practical training in sport nutrition, combining physiology, metabolism and applied laboratory techniques. It prepares graduates for careers supporting athletes and general populations, and includes preparation for ISAK Level 1 and alignment with SENr standards. The degree is awarded by Oxford Brookes University.
Why Study this Programme?
- Curriculum aligned with SENr (Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register) standards.
- Preparation for ISAK Level 1 accreditation (International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry).
- MSc awarded by Oxford Brookes University.
- Extensive practical laboratory teaching in purpose-built facilities.
- Strong professional networking opportunities with athletes, gyms, schools and food organisations.
- Wide range of career prospects across health and sports organisations.
The MSc is delivered through taught modules, practical/laboratory classes, an applied practice placement and a Research Project. Core modules cover human nutrition or exercise physiology (depending on background), nutrition, physical activity and health, applied sport and exercise nutrition in practice, laboratory techniques (including ISAK preparation), applied practice and research training. The programme is designed to align with SENr standards and emphasises applied laboratory skills and professional practice.
- Graduates can work as specialised practitioners providing nutritional management for athletes and for healthy or clinical population groups, either independently or as part of an interprofessional team.
- Employment settings include sports venues and centres, hospitals/sanatoriums, schools, and companies producing food or dietary supplements.
- Graduates also have the opportunity to continue to doctoral (PhD) level study at European universities.