Fitness, Nutrition and Health - BSc (Hons)

Abertay University

**Learn how nutrition and fitness impact on health on this practical degree with a built-in work placement. This degree is ideal if you have a passion for fitness, nutrition and health. Accredited by the Association for Nutrition.****Abertay is the No. 1** **Scottish University for Student Satisfaction (Food Science)** (The Complete University Guide 2027) **and** **No. 1 UK Modern University for Teaching Quality in Food Science** (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027)**.**You’ll explore **how to improve the health of the population.** This means you’ll cover everything from the fundamentals of diet and fitness, through to the key social issues involved in sport and exercise on this wide-ranging degree.**A practical, in-depth knowledge of fitness, nutrition and health**This degree provides you with:* **Insight into the cutting-edge issues** involved in Fitness, Nutrition and Health.* An **understanding of the key social issues** in sport and exercise.* A **built-in work placement**. We aim to give you work placements **matched to your career interests.*** The **analytical techniques and problem-solving skills needed** to work in the fitness/nutrition sectors.* **Effective communication skills** so you can connect with audiences of all kinds.You’ll graduate ready to **work in a wide range of fitness and health roles.****Graduate ready to work**You’ll be **equipped to work in a wide range of fitness and health professions.** We produce graduates who are ready for the fast moving and demanding work environments of the food and fitness sectors.Our courses are ideal for secondary school leavers, entrants from further education colleges, and mature students. The course is also **aligned with the General Teaching Council (GTC) requirements for the PG Diploma in Home Economics** teaching if that’s your plan after graduation.This Fitness, Nutrition and Health degree is **accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN**), the professional body for Registered Nutritionists. **Built-in work placements and industry speakers**You’ll explore how nutrition and fitness impact on health. Plus, **there are built-in work placements as part of the course.** We aim to give you work placements **matched to your career interests.**You’ll also hear **guest speaks from a range of organisations,** including Abertay Alumni, the Food Industry and NHS Tayside.

Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences