MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition

Why choose the MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition?

✓		The first and only recognized postgraduate programme of studies in Sport Nutrition offered in Greece by a UK University.
✓		Degree offered by Oxford Brookes, a University with a long-standing reputation in Health and Life Sciences.
✓		Collaboration with distinguished athletes, sports centers, schools and food organizations, providing a unique opportunity to gain knowledge, practice and research experience.
✓		The programme has been mapped to the UK Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register (SENr) knowledge competencies.
✓		Preparation for Level 1 accreditation through the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK) via the Laboratory Techniques in Sport and Exercise Nutrition module (MCNU-7009)
✓		Practical application of theory with courses held at the Metropolitan College’s fully equipped laboratories with state-of-art equipment.

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	Description The unique Postgraduate Programme in Applied Exercise Science and Sport Nutrition provides students with the specialized theoretical knowledge, advanced practical training and professional skills required in the field of Sport Nutrition and helps students stand out in a competitive job market. This MSc programme covers the following subjects: Effective nutritional practice at all stages of people’s lives, including adjustments needed to meet specific nutritional requirements in training or in illness. Μetabolic and physiological responses to exercise at various intensity levels. Τhe multivariate relationships between physical exercise, nutrition and health. Nutritional factors that affect immediate and chronic responses to physical exercise and training. The use of various laboratory methods for the evaluation of athletic performance, nutrition status and body composition. Issues of ethics and moral conduct involved in the counselling of individuals on physical activities and lifestyle habits. The nutritional habits of athletes of various fields and nationalities. Conducting research on issues related to the programme. Duration: 1 year

	Modules
	Human Nutrition (for Sports Science graduates) or Exercise Physiology (for graduates in Dietetics/Nutrition) Nutrition, Physical Activity and Health Sport and Exercise Nutrition in Practice Laboratory Techniques in Sport and Exercise Nutrition Applied Practice in Sport, Exercise and Nutrition Research Methods Research Project




	Career Prospects MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition is open to graduates of Dietetics, Sport and Biological Sciences who wish to be more competitive by acquiring specific expertise in the field of Applied Sport Nutrition.Graduates of this course can work: Alone or within an interdisciplinary team as qualified professionals both with healthy or/and sick individuals and improve the performance of athletes via nutritional management. In sports institutions, hospitals/medical centers and schools, as well as in food manufacturing companies or/and in nutritional supplement companies. MSc graduates may also apply for a PhD in European Universities.
	Admission Requirements The programme is addressed to a wide range of graduates and professionals who wish to advance their knowledge and career opportunities in the subject area of sports and exercise nutrition. Required documentation: Completed application form Copy of passport (page with your personal details and photo) Certified English translation of High School Leaving Certificate and mark sheet or equivalent qualifications Certified English translation of Bachelor’s Degree and transcripts Proof of English language proficiency Letter of recommendation / reference from academics or employers Curriculum Vitae – CV Evidence of work experience (where applicable) Other certificates/degrees The student must provide certified copies of official certificates from their previous institution. It should state that the student has completed the programme or qualification. Additional documentation may be required. A personal interview complements the evaluation of the above documentation.
	Academic Staff The academic staff of the School of Health consists of distinguished lecturers, holders of Masters and PhD degrees with extensive research and clinical work, teaching experience at Greek and foreign Universities plus professional recognition in their field of expertise. In their majority they also work in clinics, hospitals, private companies, etc as experienced health professionals (physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, dieteticians, medical doctors, etc) who can familiarize students with the latest methods and help them put to practice the theoretical knowledge they acquire in class.

Description

The unique Postgraduate Programme in Applied Exercise Science and Sport Nutrition provides students with the specialized theoretical knowledge, advanced practical training and professional skills required in the field of Sport Nutrition and helps students stand out in a competitive job market.

This MSc programme covers the following subjects:

Effective nutritional practice at all stages of people’s lives, including adjustments needed to meet specific nutritional requirements in training or in illness.
Μetabolic and physiological responses to exercise at various intensity levels.
Τhe multivariate relationships between physical exercise, nutrition and health.
Nutritional factors that affect immediate and chronic responses to physical exercise and training.
The use of various laboratory methods for the evaluation of athletic performance, nutrition status and body composition.
Issues of ethics and moral conduct involved in the counselling of individuals on physical activities and lifestyle habits.
The nutritional habits of athletes of various fields and nationalities.
Conducting research on issues related to the programme.

Duration: 1 year

Career Prospects

MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition is open to graduates of Dietetics, Sport and Biological Sciences who wish to be more competitive by acquiring specific expertise in the field of Applied Sport Nutrition.Graduates of this course can work:

Alone or within an interdisciplinary team as qualified professionals both with healthy or/and sick individuals and improve the performance of athletes via nutritional management.
In sports institutions, hospitals/medical centers and schools, as well as in food manufacturing companies or/and in nutritional supplement companies.
MSc graduates may also apply for a PhD in European Universities.

Modules

	Core Modules
	Human Nutrition (for Sports Science graduates) or Exercise Physiology (for graduates in Dietetics/Nutrition) Nutrition, Physical Activity and Health Sport and Exercise Nutrition in Practice Laboratory Techniques in Sport and Exercise Nutrition		Applied Practice in Sport, Exercise and Nutrition Research Methods Research Project

Admission Requirements

The programme is addressed to a wide range of graduates and professionals who wish to advance their knowledge and career opportunities in the subject area of sports and exercise nutrition.

Required documentation:

- Completed application form
- Copy of passport (page with your personal details and photo)
- Certified English translation of High School Leaving Certificate and mark sheet or equivalent qualifications
- Certified English translation of Bachelor’s Degree and transcripts
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Letter of recommendation / reference from academics or employers
- Curriculum Vitae – CV
- Evidence of work experience (where applicable)
- Other certificates/degrees

The student must provide certified copies of official certificates from their previous institution. It should state that the student has completed the programme or qualification. Additional documentation may be required.

A personal interview complements the evaluation of the above documentation.

Academic Staff

The academic staff of the School of Health consists of distinguished lecturers, holders of Masters and PhD degrees with extensive research and clinical work, teaching experience at Greek and foreign Universities plus professional recognition in their field of expertise.

In their majority they also work in clinics, hospitals, private companies, etc as experienced health professionals (physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, dieteticians, medical doctors, etc) who can familiarize students with the latest methods and help them put to practice the theoretical knowledge they acquire in class.

Student / Alumni Testimonials

Evi Panagidou, BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy student

The programme constituted an enriching experience which has given me the opportunity to acquire theoretical and practical knowledge through lectures, seminars, presentations, tutorials, debates, group works, and practice placements. All these are provided in a supportive environment by enthusiastic and qualified lecturers, who use clinical examples that will prove useful later on, at the workplace. A variety of placement settings have helped put into practice what I learnt in the classroom. The staff is excellent and particularly supportive as they encourage the development of skills and knowledge and ensure we reach our full potential.

Nikolas Mantikas, BSc (Hons) Dietetics student

As a graduate of the BSc (Hons) Dietetics, I can say that the programme gave me the opportunity to gain theoretical and practical knowledge that covers all clinical cases of the science of Dietetics. The interactive relationship between teachers and students was particularly important, while the course content was excellent; I am confident that this study programme gave me the necessary skills to face the challenges that will arise during my professional career. The programme also provided me with the opportunity to meet excellent and highly qualified academics who are experts in their field. Throughout the years, they strived to transmit their knowledge and support students whenever needed. I would recommend the BSc in Dietetics to everyone looking for a high-quality academic programme.

Marios Nikolopoulos, BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy student

My experience so far from the Occupational Therapy programme I am attending has been exceptional. The programme is well organised, the quality standards are high and the modules are very interesting. The academic members of staff are very supportive and teach us how to work consistently following the British model. The importance placed on hands-on experience is particularly important as it helps us put into practice the theoretical knowledge we acquired from teaching.

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