Sport, Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

If you’re interested in how an understanding of science can improve both sport performance and health, then this could be the subject area for you. Our Sport, Exercise and Nutrition Sciences courses bring together a diverse and fascinating range of subjects including anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, psychology, and nutrition. We also emphasise sport and physical education for children and young people to promote lifelong participation and healthier lifestyles.  

Places are available in Clearing to start our courses in September.


View our Sport, Exercise and Nutrition Sciences courses below for more information, including full entry requirements, course detail, and placements.  

Our courses

 



Matt Haines, Course Leader

Why study Sport, Exercise and Nutrition Sciences at Huddersfield?

Sport, Exercise, and Nutrition Sciences brings a fascinating range of subjects together, including anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, psychology, and nutrition. All of our courses are endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), which enables you to meet industry recognised standards and gain qualifications within your degree which are recognised by major employers. Working closely in partnership with CIMSPA enables us to improve your employability and reflects our commitment to equipping you with the skills, knowledge and experience needed to effectively transition into roles in the sector. Our courses are also recognised by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) or Sport and Exercise Nutrition register (SENr). You'll have the opportunity to get real-world experience through a 140-hour work placement while you study, and through the wide range of sports facilities available in our Biomechanics, Physiology and Nutrition labs, helping to give you the essential skills employers are looking for.

Huddersfield Town Work Placements

Emily and Michael are Sport Science BSc(Hons) students on work placement at Huddersfield Town's Academy. They talk about what it's like working at a Premier League club, how it links to their course and how they feel it will enhance their career prospects.