Bachelor of Sport Science

OVERVIEW
This programme aims to provide students with a greater understanding of the physiology and scientific bases for human performances in training, competition and recovery from sport and exercise. Further, it provides students with skills for recreation management, the health and fitness industry, coaching, teaching, working with disabled persons and chronic disease patients, the prevention and rehabilitation of injuries, and the enhancement of sport performance through psycho-social means.

CAO CODE

KN-W-BRT

NQF Level

Duration

3 Years

Closing Date

30 September

REQUIREMENTS
NSC-Deg with Engl and LO 4 and Maths/Maths Lit 3

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Level 1

Semester 1

History & Management of Sport Science (16 credits, Sem 1)
Principles of Coaching & Conditioning (16 credits, Sem 1)
Practical Component Level 1A (8 credits, Sem 1)
Basic Human Physiology (HPHS111) (16 credits, Sem 1)

Semester 2

Elements of Human Anatomy (16 credits, Sem 2)
Kinesiology & Health Education (16 credits, Sem 2)
Practical Component 1B (8 credits, Sem 2)
Physiological Changes in Exercise and Training (HPHS112) (16 credits, Sem 2)

Choose ONE of the following isiZulu Modules (16 credits, Sem 2):

Basic isiZulu Language Studies A (ZULN101) – For non-Zulu speaking students
Academic Writing (ZULM105) – For Zulu-speaking students

Total Credits – Level 1: 128

Level 2

Core Modules – Semester 1

Evaluation, Statistics & Measurement of Sport Science (16 credits, Sem 1)
Practical Component Level 2A (8 credits, Sem 1)
Introduction to Psychology A (PSYC101) (16 credits, Sem 1)

Core Modules – Semester 2

Practical Component Level 2B (8 credits, Sem 2)
Ethics (16 credits, Sem 2)
Applied Exercise Physiology (16 credits, Sem 2)
Introduction to Psychology B (PSYC102) (16 credits, Sem 2)

Electives – Exercise Science

Biomechanical Principles of Sport Science (16 credits, Sem 1)
Kinanthropometry and Nutrition (16 credits, Sem 2)

Electives – Leisure Science

Recreation (16 credits, Sem 1)
Community Studies (HLSC116) (16 credits, Sem 2)

Total Credits – Level 2: 128

Level 3

Core Modules – Semester 1

Sport Psychology (16 credits, Sem 1)
Practical Component Level 3A (16 credits, Sem 1)

Core Modules – Semester 2

Practical Component Level 3B (16 credits, Sem 2)
Applied Research Methods (HLSC340) (16 credits, Sem 2)
Rehabilitation Science (16 credits, Sem 2)

Additional Core – Exercise Science Track

Functional Anatomy and Sport Injuries (16 credits, Sem 1)
Exercise Biochemistry (16 credits, Sem 2)
Clinical Sciences I (HLSC311) (16 credits, Sem 1)

Additional Core – Leisure Science Track

Recreation (16 credits, Sem 1)
Recreation Services and Disabilities (16 credits, Sem 1)
Clinical Sciences III (HLSC344) (16 credits, Sem 2)

Total Credits – Level 3:

Career Opportunities

Sports coach
Personal trainer
Exercise physiologist
Performance analyst
Cardiac scientist
Sports psychologist

School of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Sport Science