BSc (Hons) Physical Activity & Health

The BSc (Hons) Physical Activity and Health course at Edinburgh Napier University is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills fundamental to the promotion of physical activity and the delivery of exercise programs. The core principles of physical activity, health enhancement, and disease prevention are explored, integrating the social and behavioural sciences with the study of physical activity.Course Content: This full-time course is divided into four years (or three years for advanced entry) and covers areas of study like sports development, physical activity and health, sociology of sport and health, sport and exercise psychology, exercise prescription for special populations, and advanced exercise prescription.Key Modules: Some key modules include Physical Activity and Health, Health and Society, Research Methods, Sports Development, Exercise Prescription, Applied Professional Practice, among others.Future Careers: Graduates develop a range of skills that make them highly employable in a fast-growing sector, Public health, NHS health promotion or health and wellbeing roles, Exercise referral and community-based roles, Health-based research roles and health and fitness industry roles. Graduates will gain the necessary experience and qualifications to become a registered exercise professional (REPS).For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.