Course Summary
Sport and Exercise Nutrition is the application of scientific and nutritional principles in order to understand and enhance sport and exercise performance and health and well-being.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Applicants will require the following:
A personal statement
Evidence of relevant work experience
Entry Requirements: Honours Degree (H2.2) in any science or related health discipline Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register (SENr) AccreditationThe Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register (SENr) has been established and developed a competency framework for graduates and practitioners in the field.
The SENr has been designed by both registered dietitians and nutritionists to recognise the required standard for both groups to work in the field.While both dietitians and nutritionists require registration with their respective professional bodies, to recognise the unique skill set required for Sport and Exercise Nutrition, the SENr was established.This MSc in Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition has been developed to fulfil requirements for SENr accreditation. Postgraduate education is the minimum level of education required to register with the SENr.
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Fees
Total Fees EU: €6300
Total Fees Non-EU: €14000
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Career Progression
Duration
Recommended Study Hours per week
This is a full-time MSc programme. 10 hours of online lectures per week in Semester 1 as well as lab days on campus and significant self-directed study. There are less online lectures (~4 hours) in Semester 2 as students are required to carry out a placement during this time.
Live lectures are delivered daily online, while labs are on-site at ATU Galway at the end of each month.
On-Campus Attendance Requirement
The number of contact days on this programme vary in each semester. Semester 1 has 7 contact days, Semester 2 has 6 contact days, and the requirement for contact days at ATU Galway City in semester 3 will vary depending on the individual independent research project. Labs are not optional, and students must ensure that they attend the full day of labs (9-5pm) as per the schedule.
Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.