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Physical Activity and Health

Edinburgh Napier University

Venues

Sighthill Campus

Content

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.

Entry Requirements

2024 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at BBBC including a science subject plus English, Maths and a science subject at National 5. Higher Physical Education at B will be accepted instead of a science subject if studied alongside Higher Maths.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at BCCC including a science subject plus English, Maths and a science subject at National 5. Higher Physical Education at B will be accepted instead of a science subject if studied alongside Higher Maths.

For entry to year 2 you require 3 Advanced Highers at BBC including Biology.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

BSc Hons

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

C6C8

Course Length

4 years

Department

Sport and Exercise Science

SCQF Level

10