University of the Highlands and Islands

If you’re interested in a future in the sports industry, there’s no better place to learn than at Perth College UHI.

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.

We offer 4 strands of courses: sport, fitness, sports therapy and outdoor education, each unique in its content. Our team of industry experienced academics ensure students have an excellent experience and gain academic qualifications as well as industry recognised certificates.

The natural landscape offers the perfect learning environment; our students get hands-on experience in one of the most beautiful settings in Scotland. We work in partnership with Willowgate Activity Centre, based on the banks of the River Tay, allowing all our students to experience a range of outdoor activities, skills and paddle sports.

We work in close partnership across the sector with a number of professional/governing bodies of sport including: Badminton Scotland, Netball Scotland, Basketball Scotland, Scottish Hockey, Cricket Scotland, Scottish Volleyball, Scottish Canoe Association, Scottish Football Association and Mountaineering Scotland, Sports Massage Association, Scottish Massage Therapists Organisation, ACTIVE IQ, CIMSPA and RLSS UK.