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BSc/BA (Hons) (Human Movement Science (QUALIFICATION CODES SHON12 and SHON13) BSc Hons Human Movement Science (Biokinetics)

Students are required to do and pass all seven modules according to the fields of specialization as outlined below
with a sub minimum of 50%. The total credit value of this year long qualification is 120 credits at NQF level 8.
The specialization options in any year will depend of the availability of staff as well as on student interest.
All students will be required to do practical work in the community as determined by the Head of Department.
STUDENTS MAY SPECIALISE IN EITHER BIOKINETICS OR ADAPTED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
SPECIALISATION IN BIOKINETICS (SHON 12)
Students specializing in Biokinetics must register for the following modules:
SBSS501 Health Promotion
SBSS502 Exercise Physiology
SBSS503 Biomechanics and Human Motor Behaviour
SBSS504 Professional Internship
SBSS505 Management of Orthopedic Injuries and Conditions
SBSS506 Management of Chronic Diseases and Disabilities
SBSS509 Research Methodology and Project
SPECIALISATION IN ADAPTED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (SHON 13)
Students specializing in Adapted Physical Activity must register for the following modules:
SBSS501 Health Promotion
SBSS502 Exercise Physiology
SBSS503 Biomechanics and Human Motor Behaviour
SBSS504 Professional Internship
SBSS507 Adapted Physical Activity
SBSS508 Testing and Measurement
SBSS509 Research Methodology and Project
NOTE:
A limited number of students are selected for specialization in Biokinetics. These students register with the
Professional Register for Biokinetics of the Health Professions Council of South Africa. Students specializing in
Biokinetics are required to do simultaneous internship in the Department where they study as well as a further year
at an accredited institution before they can register as a Biokineticist. Students are themselves responsible for find
a position for the second year of internship. Students selected for the specialization in Adapted Physical Activity
wishing to pursue a career path in Kinderkinetics must register with South African Professional Institute for
Kinderkinetics. Students are required to do simultaneous internship in the department where they study.

MSc (Human Movement Science) (Sport Science/Biokinetics/Kinderkindetics) [QUALIFICATION CODE SMSC12, MODULE CODE SBSS700]

Admission requirements
An Honours Bachelor’s degree in Human Movement Science.
Duration of Degree
A minimum of one year.
Examination
A dissertation on an approved topic

PhD (Human Movement Science) (Sport Science/Biokinetics/Kinderkinetics) [QUALIFICATION CODE SPHD13, MODULE CODE SBSS800]

Admission requirements
Admission shall be subject to the approval by the Faculty Board of Science and Agriculture on the recommendation
of the Head of Department.
Duration of Degree
A minimum of two years.
Examination
A thesis on an approved topic.