Physical Activity and Health BSc (Hons)
Edinburgh Napier University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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4 Years

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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 ...Read more

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 courseWe 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.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
75/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
60th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
86th
Sport and Exercise Sciences
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 92 = 8% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
8%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Sport and Exercise Sciences graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Sport and Exercise Sciences graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
24 Jan 20

pretty..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14

The overall experience at Napier University is a good one and my advice to new students would be to plan your coursework and always be on top of the work that is due in!..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BBBC Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:6,M:39 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

27 Grades / Points required

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

H2,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

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

MMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

Including Science: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, PE, Sports Science and the Active Leisure Industry or Sports Studies.GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths.

Including one of Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or PE at Grade C. National 5 Maths at grade C (excluding Applications of Maths. We can consider Higher Application of Maths in Lieu of National 5 Maths). Can accept a Pass in Sports Leader Qualification in Sports Leadership (Level 6) instead of one of the Highers, but it does not count as a substitute for a required science subject.If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.

Pass Access to HE Diploma in a related subject with 45 credits overall with minimum 39 Credits at Merit & 6 Distinction to include Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or PE at Level 3 and Maths at Level 2.

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.

Grades H2, H3, H3, H3 at Higher Level to include Science (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or PE).Grade O4 at Ordinary Level in Maths.

Minimum grades MMM (Merit, Merit, Merit) in a related subject.GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths.

T Level must be completed in a Science subject or A Level Science may be required. Please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk to check if you meet the subject specific requirements.GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths.

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£1,820 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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24 Jan 20
Physical Activity and Health BSc (Hons)
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04 Apr 14
The overall experience at Napier University is a good one and my advice to new students would be to plan your coursework and always be on top of the work that is due in!...
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Edinburgh Napier University
Sighthill Campus Bankhead Avenue Edinburgh Edinburgh, City Of EH11 4DE United Kingdom
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