Overview

There is the opportunity to undertake a work placement as part of this Physical Activity and Health (Hons) course from Edinburgh Napier University .

Quick Facts:

This Physical Activity and Health course has been developed with you in mind. It will provide you with the knowledge and skills to study and analyse the various aspects of physical activity/exercise and health in relation to different population groups, ensuring that you'll have both a firm theoretical and vocational grounding in the subjects that underpin the health and exercise industry.

You'll learn about the impact of physical inactivity on health and disease, and the methods for tackling health-related issues in non-exercise populations and the attached benefits.

Careers

This course could also lead to a range of career and further postgraduate study options, including:

Health and Wellbeing Personal Trainer

Exercise Referral Scheme Practitioner

Behaviour Change Practitioner

Physical Activity Development Practitioner

Clinical Exercise Rehabilitation

Active Schools Coordinators

Clinical Exercise Specialist

In NHS, Nuffield, Edinburgh Leisure etc

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anatomy and Physiology in Sport and Exercise Science

Sport and Exercise Science

Exercise Training

Application of Science to Sport and Exercise

Sport, Exercise and Wellbeing

Skill Acquisition

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

56

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Health Sciences Sport and Exercise Science View 470 other Bachelors in Health Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

56

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Standard Entry Requirement: BBBC including Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry or Physics or PE or Psychology at Grade C. National 5 C in Maths (excluding Applications of Maths). Higher Applications of Maths can be accepted in lieu of National 5 Maths.

Minimum Offer Entry Requirement: BCCC including Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry or Physics or PE or Psychology at Grade C. National 5 C in Maths (excluding Applications of Maths). Higher Applications of Maths can be accepted in lieu of National 5 Maths.

A Level: CCC including Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Psychology or PE / GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths.

International Baccalaureate Diploma: Award of Diploma with 27 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 (excluding Maths Studies).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20310 GBP / year

≈ 20310 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland - £9,535

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.