This Bachelor of Exercise in Sport and Leisure (SAQA ID:118403, NQF Level 7) provides the depth of theory and level of application needed to inform professional practice in sport, leisure and fitness environments.
The core discipline is exercise science, (also known as Sports Science) with modules in business management and psycho-social studies to ensure a well-rounded professional. The integration of these knowledge fields ensures that graduates are able to design, manage and implement scientifically-based programmes for a range of participants within a range of sport, fitness or leisure business environments.
Get Started With This Sport Science Online Course:
3 Years
Online Learning
360 credits
1 week prior to program commencement
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Early bird (year 1 only)R52 500.00Reg fee R1 500.00
Balance due end of Dec 2024
Upfront (year 1 only)R55 500.00Reg fee R1 500.00
Balance due end of Jan 2025
Termly (year 1 only)R59 500.00Reg fee R1 500.00 Payment to be made in the four terms 1, 2, 3 and 4: R14 500.00
Pay R1 500.00 Registration Fee
Speed & Agility for Sport
Year 2
This NQF level 7 Learning programme is accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE). The qualification it achieves is registered on the Higher Education Qualifications Sub Framework
The course is aimed at the academically & physically inclined person with a key interest in exercise, wellness and sport. Major emphasis is placed on the practical application needed to inform professional practice in sport, leisure and fitness environments.
The programme guides learners through the foundational knowledge required to work in the fitness industry at a professional level. The course equips students to successfully attain; sound scientific knowledge base in the field of exercise science and wellness as well as practical skills and appropriate attitudes and values to enhance health, optimise wellbeing and performance of individuals and communities. In addition to the exercise science element, a psycho-social and management subject streams have been added to further enhance their employability at the end of the degree.
The programme is designed to enable the potential within each student to achieve his or her optimal potential and engage actively and progressively within the fitness industry.
After completing this programme, you will be confident to:
Range: includes but is not limited to the application of psycho-social theories and skills when coaching or advising others, instructing groups, leading work-based teams, and/or mentoring colleagues
There are compulsory courses, optional courses, some of which include an experiential learning component.
YEAR 1
Sport and Exercise Science
Human Life Science 1
Screening and Assessment 1
Nutrition and Ergogenic Aids 1
Exercise Prescription 1
Programme management 1
Business and Management studies
Management theories and principles
Business theories and principles
Sport and Leisure studies
Business environments in sport and leisure
Theories of Sport and Leisure
Psycho Social Studies
Academic thought and practice: introduction to research
Psychology and health promotion: principles and theories
Foundations for professional development
Facilitating learning: teaching adults and children
Communication principles and practices
YEAR 2
Human Life Science 2
Screening and Assessment 2
Nutrition and Ergogenic Aids 2
Exercise Prescription 2
Programme management 2
Business and Management studies
Governance, policy and professional practice
Business and finance management
Marketing, sales and customer care
Human resources management and industrial relations
Psycho Social Studies
Academic thought and practice: critical thinking, research methods
Psychology and health promotion: positive psychology and mental resilience
Leadership: emotional intelligence, critical self-reflection
Facilitating learning: group instruction, presentation skills
YEAR 3
ELECTIVES
Sport and Exercise Science
Corporate wellness: programme design and management
Community health programme design and management
Sport conditioning: programme design and management
Fitness and health clubs: programme design and management
Business and Management studies
Fitness and leisure management
Sport programme management
Corporate wellness programme management
Community health programme management
COMPULSORY
Psycho Social Studies
Academic thought and practice: monitoring and evaluation
Facilitating learning: mentoring and coaching
Leadership: leading change, leading teams
You need a minimum NSC of 50% to enter a degree programme. Alternatively via one of our other programmes (please contact the campus for more options).
Bloemfontein
Cape Town
Durban
George
Johannesburg
Pretoria
Stellenbosch
Exercise Specialist
Sport Conditioning Trainer
Fitness Programme Manager
Leisure Manager
Sport Programme Manager
Please note enrolment to Bachelor Programme is dependant on accreditation
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