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Physical Activity and Health

Abertay University

Content

Join this growing industry as a well-qualified physical activity specialist.

This practical, hands-on degree gives you the expertise and knowledge you need to make a positive impact on individual and community health. You'll cover physiology, psychology and sociology, and explore how to improve the health and wellbeing of the general population. You'll work on client consultations and use field-based fitness tests to develop your hands-on skills.

Work placements and internships are built in. This means you can try out different work options while you study and discover where your interests lie. You'll graduate with a strong skillset, sought after physical activity and health practitioner.

Entry Requirements

2027 entry requirements

Standard entry: 4 Highers at BBBC including 1 from Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physical Education or Physics plus English and Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5.

Widening access entry: 3 Highers at BBC including 1 from Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physical Education or Physics plus English and Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5.

For entry to second year, you must have 3 Advanced Highers at ABB including Biology, Chemistry or Physics and Physical Education.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

BSc Hons

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

C601

Course Length

4 years

Faculty

Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences

Department

Health, Sport and Wellbeing

SCQF Level

10

Career Area

Health and Medicine

Career Sectors

Alternative Medicine

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