BSc (Hons) Physical Activity and Health

Getting people more active is an urgent public health priority. This vocational Physical Activity and Health degree gives you all the skills and knowledge you need to help address this complex challenge. As a physical activity specialist, you’ll learn how to make a positive impact on individual and community health.

This degree is highly practical, drawing on the core disciplines of physiology, psychology, and sociology, while you learn about the effects of physical activity and inactivity on individual health. This includes exploring the needs of general and special populations (e.g. those experiencing pregnancy, obesity, and type 2 diabetes) and how to incorporate and increase physical activity at the individual, community, and population levels.

3 reasons to choose Physical Activity and Health at Abertay

We're the Top Scottish Modern University for teaching quality and overall student satisfaction

That's according to the most recent National Student Survey 2023.

Professional experience in the industry

Work placements are embedded into the curriculum to help you apply theory to real-life situations. You'll have the opportunity to develop links with various sports industries and can also work towards achieving industry qualifications.

You'll leave with career prospects - not just a degree

Did you know 98% of our sports graduates are in work or further education within 15 months of graduating? We're a modern university focused on the kind of industry-relevant learning that'll land you a job after you graduate.

What do our physical activity and health graduates say?

Our physical activity and health graduates will always be our strongest advocates, so check out what Louise Johnstone, Owner of Louise's PT 4U, had to say about her time at Abertay University.