Getting people more active is an urgent public health priority. As a physical activity specialist, you'll learn how to make a positive impact on individual and community health. This practical Physical Activity and Health degree gives you all the skills and knowledge you need.
This hands-on degree draws on the core disciplines of physiology, psychology and sociology, while you learn about the effects of physical activity and inactivity on individual health. This includes exploring the needs of general and special populations (e.g. those experiencing pregnancy, obesity and type 2 diabetes) and how to incorporate and increase physical activity at the individual, community and population levels.
A hands-on and practical degree
You'll work on client consultations with general and/or special populations. You'll cover topics such as public health and health promotion, as well as learning how to design, implement and assess physical activity interventions through practice-based lab projects and field fitness tests.
Work placements and internships
There is a strong emphasis on real-world industry experience, such as work placements and internships across charitable health and social care organisations. This means you get to network and explore different work options while you study, so you can discover where your interests lie from a job perspective.
Smaller class sizes mean a personal approach. Our teaching is underpinned by research so you'll become an evidence-based physical activity and health practitioner with valuable skills.
Everything you learn forms a crucial part of your role in improving the health and wellbeing of the general population.
Two-year foundation in Sport and Exercise
This course is flexible, and part of a portfolio of five courses covering different specialisms in sport.
For the first two years, everyone takes Sport and Exercise as a foundation. Then you specialise in years three and four. See more in the How the course works section.
Abertay is Scotland's TOP University for overall student satisfaction in Sport and Exercise (NSS 2023).
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 2 - Higher National Certificate or equivalent
Year 3 - Higher National Diploma or equivalent
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English and Maths/Lifeskill Maths/Application of Maths at National 5 or GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent required. Higher Applications of Maths at grade C accepted.
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We may make you an offer at the minimum entry grades if you meet the criteria.
Find out more about minimum qualification requirements for this course.
We don't just look at your grades, admission is based on academic merit, considering personal circumstances and potential. We look for applicants to demonstrate relevant and appropriate level of academic achievement as well as personal and professional experiences providing an indication of ability to meet the demands and professional requirements of the course. For a small number of courses, additional means of assessment such as an interview or portfolio may also be required.
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
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Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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