Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health (Hons) University of Derby

Overview

The content of the Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health (Hons) programme offered at the University of Derby   is mapped to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to ensure graduates are equipped with skills and knowledge to solve tomorrow’s problems.

Key Facts

• As well as the theoretical teaching, we also integrate qualifications and unique work placements to our teaching. This allows you to work alongside academics and health professionals with a wide range of expertise to ensure that you develop the skills in all areas of health and performance improvement employers are looking for. Through our industry-informed programmes we have built links with many key employers, enabling students to undertake work experience with organisations like Derbyshire County Cricket Club, Derby County Football Club, Burton Albion Football Club, Leicester City Football Club, Leicester Tigers Rugby Club, Derbyshire Institute for Sport, Derventio Excel Swimming Squad and Derby Centre of Excellence for Ladies Football amongst others.
• During your studies, we will also enhance your interpersonal and communication skills which are essential when working with members of the public. We will also teach you how to work independently and in a group, manage budgets, analyse and interpret data and solve problems, so you will graduate feeling confident in your abilities to speak with and advise different audiences.

Careers

• Our BSc (Hons) Sports Nutrition and Health course is designed to make you highly employable. You will graduate with the applied experience, knowledge and professionalism you need for a variety of careers related to performance nutrition, public health nutrition, community development, nutrition and healthy eating promotion, health improvement, exercise referral and lifestyle management. Along with your subject-specific knowledge, you’ll graduate with a wide range of transferable skills – such as communication, problem-solving, research and presentation skills – which will stand you in good stead wherever your career takes you.
• You could secure employment with a wide range of organisations including sports clubs, community trusts, NHS, local councils and public health agencies. With postgraduate teacher training, there are opportunities to go into educational careers too.