BSc Physical Activity & Health
About this course
BSc (Hons) Physical Activity & Health, an undergraduate degree focused on the scientific understanding of exercise, movement, and human wellbeing. Core topics include Statistics and Research Methods. Students can undertake an optional year abroad during their studies, and the curriculum includes a work-based learning module. The first year covers foundational concepts through Anatomy & Physiology in Sport & Exercise Science, Foundations of Sport and Exercise Science, Exercise Training, Application of Science to Sport and Exercise, Sport, Exercise and Wellbeing, and Skill Acquisition. The second year progresses to Current Issues in Sporting Performance, Introduction to Biomechanics, Sport & Health Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology, and Volunteering & Employability. The third year builds on this with Intermediate Exercise Physiology, Growth Maturation & Exercise, Scientific Communication Review and Statistics, Exercise Behaviour, Intermediate Biomechanics, and Work Based Learning. The final year involves advanced study and practical application through the Physical Activity & Behavioural Change Project, Physical Activity & Exercise Prescription in Health and Disease, Physical Activity and Health Work Placement, and the Scientific Research Project.
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Entry requirements
Scottish Higher: Standard Entry Requirement: BBBB including Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry or Physics or PE or Psychology. National 5 C in Maths (including Applications of Maths). Minimum Offer Entry Requirement: BCCC including Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry or Physics or PE or Psychology at Grade C. National 5 C in Maths (including Applications of Maths). A level: BCC including Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Psychology or PE. GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths. Irish Leaving Certificate: Grades H2, H2, H3, H3 at Higher Level including Biology or Human Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Psychology or PE. Ordinary Level Grade 04 in Maths. BTEC Extended Diploma: Minimum grades DMM (Merit, Merit, Merit) in a related subject. GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths. IB: Award of Diploma with 28 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 (excluding Maths Studies). T Level: Grade M 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.
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What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 87%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 35%
- Other HE qualification: 65%
Modules
- Anatomy & Physiology in Sport & Exercise Science
- Foundations of Sport and Exercise Science
- Exercise Training
- Application of Science to Sport and Exercise
- Sport, Exercise and Wellbeing
- Skill Acquisition
- Current Issues in Sporting Performance
- Introduction to Biomechanics
- Sport & Health Nutrition
- Exercise Physiology
- Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Volunteering & Employability
- Intermediate Exercise Physiology
- Growth Maturation & Exercise
- Scientific Communication Review and Statistics
- Exercise Behaviour
- Intermediate Biomechanics
- Work Based Learning
- Physical Activity & Behavioural Change Project
- Physical Activity & Exercise Prescription in Health and Disease
- Physical Activity and Health Work Placement
- Scientific Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physical Activity & Health at Edinburgh Napier University earn?
The median salary is £22,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £34,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Sport and exercise sciences.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Physical Activity & Health at Edinburgh Napier University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Physical Activity & Health at Edinburgh Napier University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 141 UCAS points.
Does BSc Physical Activity & Health at Edinburgh Napier University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Physical Activity & Health at Edinburgh Napier University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.