Overview

This Sport and Fitness (Hons) course at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) will provide scientific underpinning knowledge and technical skills in this specialist field, as well as a solid formation for a career in the sport and fitness industry.

What can I do on completion of my course?

Once you have successfully completed this course, you might like to consider careers as:

Active schools co-ordinator

Sports development officer

Health promotions officer

Physical activity initiative officer

Research officer

Project officer PCS and school sport lecturer

Programme administration and liaison manager

Policy officer (health inequalities programme)

There are opportunities in local authorities, national governing bodies (NGBs), small businesses, private sector, self-employment and voluntary organisations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research methods (sport and fitness)

The professional practitioner – ethics, policy and practice

Design, manage and evaluate human fitness and physical performance

Work placement: industry-specific skills

Analysing physical activity, lifestyle and adherence

Applied sport and exercise psychology

Sport and exercise science: a critical analysis

Sport nutrition and dietary considerations

Strength and conditioning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Inverness, United Kingdom
Perth, United Kingdom
Elgin, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science View 588 other Bachelors in Sport and Exercise Science 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

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

3 Scottish Highers at grade BBC or above OR

2 A Levels at grade BC or above

Applicants without the standard entry requirements but with relevant industry qualifications will be considered on an individual basis

Advanced entry to year 2 may be possible if you have completed a relevant HNC such as HNC Fitness, Health and Exercise or HNC Sports Coaching and Development, or equivalent

Advanced entry to year 3 may be possible if you have completed the HND Fitness Health and Exercise or HND Sports Coaching and Development, or equivalent

This is a Category 1 PVG course: PVG Scheme membership is required to successfully achieve target qualification, where there is guaranteed contact with vulnerable groups in key elements of the course.

You must also attend an interview

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

16950 GBP / year

≈ 16950 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

Rest of the UK: £9,250 per year

Part-time

For students normally domiciled in Scotland: £915 per year

Rest of the UK: £1,542 (per 20 credit module)

International: £8,475 per year

Living costs

Inverness

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Overview

What can I do on completion of my course?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Inverness

Funding

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