Course Summary

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. 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. Please visit our website for full course and module details.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: C6C8

Institution code: E59

Campus Name: Sighthill

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Including Science: Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Psychology/PE. GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths, English & one Science or Double Award Science at Grades CC.

Including one of Biology/Chemistry/ Physics/Psychology at Grade C. Please note SQA Higher PE at Grade B will be accepted in lieu of a Science^ if studied alongside SQA Higher Maths (Minimum Grade C required). National 5 C in Maths, English & an additional Science at C (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) Can accept a Pass (not graded, just pass or fail) 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 or Chemistry or Physics or Psychology or PE at Level 3. Maths, English and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics at Level 2 or equivalent required.

Award of Diploma with 27 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 including a Science^ at minimum grade 5. 4 points in SL Maths, English & Science.

Minimum grades MMM (Merit, Merit, Merit) in a related subject. GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths, GCSE Grade C/4 in English & one of Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Double Award Science at grades CC also required.

Grades H2, H3, H3, H3 at Higher Level to include Science. Grade O4 at Ordinary Level in Maths, English & Science.

^Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology Minimum Year 2 Entry Requirements HNC - Pass in a related subject* with A in the graded unit. *Sports & Exercise Science, Applied Sports Science, Applied Biological Sciences, Fitness, Health and Exercise. SQA Advanced Higher - BBC to include Biology A Level - BBB to include Biology Minimum Year 3 Entry Requirements HND - Pass in a related subject** with Grades AA at SCQF Level 8 in the graded units. **Sport & Exercise Science, Applied Sports Science, Applied Biological Sciences, Fitness, Health and Exercise. Students with an HND in Fitness, Health and Exercise must pass the following units: Mechanics for Health and Fitness Professionals OR Sports Mechanics OR Human Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics in Sport AND Psychology of Sport and Exercise OR Psychology of Exercise OR Psychology of Sports Coaching OR Psychology of Sports Performance. Physical Activity and Health will accept Personal Training Certificates.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Including Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Psychology at Grade C. Please note: SQA Higher PE at Grade B will be accepted in lieu of a Science if studied alongside SQA Higher Maths (Minimum Grade C required). National 5 C in Maths, National 5 C in English and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics also required. The grades listed above are our minimum entry requirements for applicants who meet our widening participation criteria. For further information about our entry requirements and our widening participation criteria as outlined within our Contextual Admissions Policy please visit our website.

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English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5.
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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 1820.0 Year 1
EU 16425.0 Year 1
International 16425.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

For Tuition Fee information please visit the specific course page on our website - https://www.napier.ac.uk/study-with-us/undergraduate

Provider information

219 Colinton Road
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Edinburgh
EH14 1DJ

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