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BSc Physical Activity & Health

Edinburgh Napier University

Institution
Edinburgh Napier University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BSc (Hons) Physical Activity & Health
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
C6C8
Typical offer
A-level BCC, IB 28

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.

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science. Core topics include Statistics and Research Methods. The programme is aligned with CIMSPA professional standards and includes a work placement module.

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