About Bsc Hons Sport & Physical Activity in University of Strathclyde
Study with us
- develop the knowledge and skills to make a positive impact on health and physical activity in a wide range of settings
- opportunities to get involved in cutting-edge, internationally-recognised research with access to human performance and body composition labs on campus
- learn from top sporting coaches about their methods
Why this course?
This is a very topical area of study, with health concerns related to physical inactivity a growing cause for concern. With a broad range of physical activity and sport topics from which to study, we equip you with the knowledge and skills to make a positive impact in this field.
This course is delivered by staff from our Physical Activity for Health group, which has an international reputation for research, teaching and knowledge exchange in physical activity, nutrition and childhood obesity.
What you’ll study
The first two years cover core elements of sports and physical activity, including:
- Physical activity for health
- Sport and physical activity psychology
- Coaching and sports development
- Physiology
- Nutrition
- Sociology in sport and physical activity
- Research methods for sport and physical activity
Practical work includes:
- volleyball
- football
- athletics
- dance and health-related fitness
Learning & teaching
Our teaching methods include:
- lectures
- small-group tutorials
- laboratory sessions
- practical sports sessions
- placement experience
- individual support sessions
Careers
Graduates are employed in areas such as coaching, health promotion and sport development, which may require additional postgraduate training.
Some choose to study postgraduate qualifications, which can lead to careers teaching in further or higher education, or careers in research.
The Sport & Physical Activity degree is also an excellent route into PE teaching, and the University runs a very successful postgraduate qualification (PGDE) as an entry to the teaching profession.
Academic qualification equivalents
- For entry to Strathclyde undergraduate programmes we'd look for 70-75% in all subjects taken at level XII and the same at level X.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
- TOEFL : 73-79 overall, with the following minimum scores in each component: Listening: 17 Reading: 18 Speaking: 20 Writing: 19
- PTE : 54-57 overall, with a minimum of 51 in each component
University of Strathclyde Highlights
| Type of University |
Public |
| Established |
1964 |
| Rank |
Scottish University of the Year, 2020 |
| Common Deadline |
January 15 |
| Number of Programs available |
250 undergraduate and 200 graduate courses |
| Academic Departments |
4 |
| Test Scores Accepted |
IELTS or equivalent |
| Acceptance rate |
42% |
| Financial Aid |
Available as Scholarships and awards |
University of Strathclyde Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Fee for various range of courses available at the university varies as per their duration, level and type of program. Some of the popular courses with their respective fees are as mentioned below.
Undergraduate Courses (2020-2021)
| Name of Faculty/Program |
Fee (in GBP) |
| BBA |
17,500 |
| Biomedical Engineering |
21,500 |
| Computer & Information Sciences |
18,100 |
| Mathematics & Statistics |
15,300 |
| Architecture |
18,100 |
Graduate Courses (2020-2021)
| Name of Faculty |
Fee (in GBP) |
| Faculty of humanities & social science |
15,300 |
| Strathclyde Business School |
24,300 |
| Faculty of Science |
20,350 |
| Faculty of Engineering |
20,900 |
Cost of Living
List of expenses apart from the basic tuition fee are as compiled below.
| Cost |
Amount (GBP per week) |
| Accommodation |
100 to 142 |
| Food, local travel, laundry, among others |
100 |
| Books and supplies, clothing, graduation fees, et al. |
16.22 |
| Total |
216.22 – 258.22 |
Note that candidates looking for their private rented accommodation will require 100 to 125 GBP, per week, for a room in a shared plus other expenses.
