Bachelor of Exercise: Sport Science

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

After completing this programme, you will be confident to:

• Apply current science and wellness models to sport and leisure programmes 
• Conduct screening, assessment, testing and exercise prescription
• Design and implement programmes for individual’s, communities or organisations 
• Manage business environments in sport and leisure
• Apply relevant psycho-social knowledge and skills to leadership and management.

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

Bloemfontein
Cape Town
Durban
George
Johannesburg
Pretoria
Stellenbosch

Exercise Specialist
Sport Conditioning Trainer
Fitness Programme Manager
Leisure Manager
Sport Programme Manager