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Physical Activity and Health

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 7 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Sighthill
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Course summary

Become a professionally recognised practitioner changing lives for the better.

A 2012 study in the Lancet highlighted that inactivity is the fourth leading risk factor for non-communicable, chronic disease such as cardiovascular disease, types of cancer, obesity and type 2 diabetes and accounts for over 3 million preventable deaths per year, this includes depressive symptoms and poor mental well-being.

The NHS is overrun with these diseases, but in many cases they can be effectively prevented or managed through physical activity. Our degree has been developed to teach our students how physical activity and exercise can do this.

There is the opportunity to undertake a work placement as part of this course

We have developed this multidisciplinary degree in line with the professional standards set out by CIMSPA and it delivers exactly what employers are looking for. We will help you develop your scientific understanding and practical skills for a successful career in the health and fitness industry or postgraduate study.

Please visit our website for full course and module details.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Sighthill

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 7 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
C6C8
Institution code:
E59
Campus name:
Sighthill
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2, 3

How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
C6C8
Institution code:
E59
Campus name:
Sighthill

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
BCC

Including a Science subject: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, PE, Sports Science and the Active Leisure Industry or Sports Studies.

GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths.

T Level
M

T Level must be completed in a Science subject or A Level Science may be required. GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths.

Please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk to check if you meet the subject specific requirements.

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
BBBB

Including one of Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or PE.

National 5 Maths at grade C (National 5 Applications of Maths is also accepted).

If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 12 Merit: 33

Pass Access to HE Diploma in a related subject with 45 credits overall, with minimum 33 credits at grade Merit & 12 credits at grade Distinction. Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or PE must be studied at Level 3 and Maths at Level 2.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 28

Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 including a Science (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or PE) at minimum grade 5.

4 points in SL Maths.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM

Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a related subject.

GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2H2H3H3

Grades H2, H2, H3, H3 at Higher Level to include Science (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or PE).

Grade O4 at Ordinary Level in Maths.

Minimum Year 2 Entry Requirements

HNC - Pass in a related subject* with A in the graded unit.
*Sports & Exercise Science, Applied Sports Science, Applied Biological Sciences, Fitness, Health and Exercise, Sports Therapy, Sports Coaching, Sports Coaching with Development of Sport.

HND Next Gen Physical Activity and Health with Merit.

SQA Advanced Higher - BBC to include Biology

A Level - BBB to include Biology

Minimum Year 3 Entry Requirements

HND (AA): Sports Coaching with Development of Sport, Coaching and Developing Sport, Sports Coaching and Development Sports & Exercise Science, Applied Sports Science, Applied Biological Sciences, Fitness, Health and Exercise.
Must pass the following units:

One of the following:
Mechanics for Health and Fitness Professional (DW64 35)
Sports Mechanics (FX9L 35) (DD2T 35)
Human Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics in Sport (J2AP 34)

AND (one of the following):
Psychology of Sports Performance (FX9V 35)
Psychology of Sports Coaching (FW61 34)
Psychology of Sport and Exercise (J422 34)
Applied Psychology in Sport and Exercise Performance (J429 35)

Physical Activity and Health will accept Personal Training Certificates.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Typical qualification requirements

Scottish Higher BCCC

Including one of Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or PE.

National 5 Maths at grade C (National 5 Applications of Maths is also accepted).

If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland & InternationalTBC

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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