Health, Wellbeing and Sports

Our Courses

Sport

If you’re interested in a future in the sports industry, there’s no better place to learn than at UHI Perth and our School College Partnership courses enable pupils to experience what it's like learning at College. The Academy of Sport and Wellbeing provides an outstanding learning environment on campus. It is equipped with a multifunctional sports hall, gyms, strength and conditioning suite, fitness studio and Climbing Centre.

The sport economy in Scotland generates 64,800 sport-related jobs (full time equivalent), corresponding to 2.7% of total employment in Scotland. There are currently 4,579 fitness instructors in Scotland with an average salary of £22,360. The average salary for a Sport and Exercise Scientist is £42,120. 61% of Lifeguards are employed part-time as this is a great source of income while studying. The UK average salary of an Outdoor Activities Instructor, Sports Development Officer or Sport Coach is £28,600. Almost 60% of all Personal Trainers are self employed.

Health and Wellbeing

With the growing worldwide demand for hair and beauty therapy services, and an ever growing emphasis being placed on wellbeing, our courses will help you achieve the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in this sector of employment.

‘The UK Health and Beauty Market 2017-2022’ reveals that health and beauty will be the fastest growing sector over the next five years. The UK hair and beauty sector employs nearly a quarter of a million people and has a turnover of over £6 billion per year. UK statistics also show that 20% of hair salons have vacancies, which equates to around 4000 job opportunities across Scotland. The hair, beauty and wellbeing industry is vibrant, dynamic and fast paced offering fantastic employment and training opportunities. The sector boasts a workforce of over 245,000 people working across 55,000 businesses comprising of hair, beauty and nail salons, barbers, and spas.