Physiology and Nutrition of Sport and Exercise MSc
Loughborough University
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The theoretical content and practical sessions delivered in sports nutrition and exercise physiology on this course will allow students to develop the fundamental understanding and the ability to apply and translate this knowledge into practice within the sport, exercise and health sectors, enabling you to transition into a highly adept researcher or practitioner. You will be taught by our internationally renowned academics from the fields of exercise physiology and sport and exercise ...Read more

The theoretical content and practical sessions delivered in sports nutrition and exercise physiology on this course will allow students to develop the fundamental understanding and the ability to apply and translate this knowledge into practice within the sport, exercise and health sectors, enabling you to transition into a highly adept researcher or practitioner. You will be taught by our internationally renowned academics from the fields of exercise physiology and sport and exercise nutrition, as well as receiving guest sessions from expert professional practitioners from the worlds of performance sport and clinical health. Outstanding laboratories are provided in two purpose-built facilities, the Clyde Williams building and the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine - East Midlands (NCSEM-EM). These facilities house dedicated teaching and research space, including physiology, nutrition and molecular biology laboratories, with specialist facilities for environmental physiology (two climatic chambers), disability sport and clinical exercise physiology. Part-time: Typically 2 years

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15 Nov 25

Loughborough is a great place to study because the facilities and staff support are excellent. The school is not only concerned about making your academic studies as smooth and..Read more

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A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent overseas qualification in sports science, human physiology, nutrition or dietetics or other relevant biological science that contains a substantial element of exercise physiology and/or nutrition.

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£13,250 per year

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£30,950 per year

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Loughborough University
Loughborough University , Loughborough

Loughborough University has two campuses for postgraduate study - Loughborough campus is located in the heart of England and our...

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Epinal Way Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 3TU United Kingdom
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