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BSc (Hons) Physical Activity & Health
at Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 16,425
Country Rank-
Duration48 Months
Score IELTS: 6

Program Overview

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. Yet, in 2020, 54% of adults in Scotland were not achieving the minimum levels of physical activity, based on our government guidelines. 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.

Course Content
Our 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.

There is a strong emphasis on the practical application of theoretical knowledge and the course has CIMSPA endorsed vocational standards embedded within it covering:
- CIMSPA professional standard - gym instructor
- CIMSPA professional standard – personal trainer
- CIMSPA professional standard – working with people with long-term conditions
- CIMSPA professional standard - health navigator
- CIMSPA professional standard – safeguarding and protecting children
- CIMSPA professional standard – safeguarding adults and adults at risk
These are traditionally known as level 2 gym instructor, level 3 personal trainer and exercise referral. Therefore, as well as a science degree that focuses on physical activity and health, students are provided with all the knowledge, skills and behaviours to meet minimum deployment standards in the health and fitness industry.

You'll also gain independent study habits, academic and employability skills and volunteer opportunities that will develop your understanding and skills in the area of physical activity and health.

Popular modules

All below are compulsory modules:

Year 1
- Anatomy & Physiology in Sport & Exercise Science
- Foundations of Sport and Exercise Science
- Exercise Training
- Application of Science to Sport and Exercise
- Sport, Exercise and Wellbeing
- Skill Acquisition
Year 2
- Current Issues in Sporting Performance
- Introduction to Biomechanics
- Sport & Health Nutrition
- Exercise Physiology
- Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Volunteering & Employability
Year 3
- Intermediate Exercise Physiology
- Growth Maturation & Exercise
- Scientific Communication Review and Statistics
- Exercise Behaviour
- Intermediate Biomechanics
- Work Based Learning
Year 4
- Physical Activity & Behavioural Change Project
- Physical Activity & Exercise Prescription in Health and Disease
- Physical Activity and Health Work Placement
- Scientific Research Project
Entry Requirement
To apply for our bachelors courses, you should have completed the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) with overall 60% or above in the Intermediate (10+2) (XII Standard) exam.

Fees & Scholarships

Students from England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland will be invoiced the tuition fees for 3 years of their 4 years of study. Please note that the tuition fees liable to be paid by mainland EU nationals commencing their studies from 1 August 2022 will be the Overseas fee rate. The University offers a range of attractive Tuition Fee bursaries to students resident in specific countries. More information on these can be found here. For EU students who commenced their studies prior to 1 August 2022 or hold pre or settled status in the UK, fees will remain the same as Scottish Students.
If additional compulsory costs other than the tuition fees are applicable, these will be detailed in the course details.

Please note that the tuition fees liable to be paid by EU nationals commencing their studies from 1 August 2022 will be the Overseas fee rate. The University offers a range of attractive Tuition Fee bursaries to students resident in specific countries.

Career Prospect

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

Physical Activity & Exercise Consultant
Health & Wellbeing Personal Trainer
Exercise Referral Scheme Practitioner
Behaviour Change Practitioner
Physical Activity Development Practitioner
Clinical Exercise Rehabilitation
Active Schools Coordinators
Clinical Exercise Specialist

Cost Of Studying At Edinburgh Napier University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

Loans Sanctioned

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BSc (Hons) Physical Activity & Health at Edinburgh Napier University