Health Sciences - NWU

1 HealthSciencesIt all starts herePotchefstroom CampusPotchefstroom CampusPhone or write to: The Marketing and Communication Department (Potchefstroom Campus), Private Bag X6001, Potchefstroom, ContentThe study information and the minimum admission requirements in this guide are subject to change and are only a summary of the general fields of study and requirements. This information was compiled for introduction and orientation purposes and the North-West University accepts no liability for changes that may occur. The official yearbook of the University must in all cases be consulted during the process of compiling a programme for a specific field of study.

2 Acceptance and boardingPlease take note that not all applicants for a specific field of study will be accepted should they comply with the minimum requirements for the course. The reason is that the University has a limited capacity and that most applicants are subject to a selection process. The same rule applies for hostel application. INDEMNITYGENERAL enquieryNOTICES tudy information is subject to change and is but a summary of the general fields of study. This information was compiled for introduction and orientation purposes and the North-West University accepts no liability for inaccuracies that may occur in this guide.

3 The official yearbook of the University must in all cases be consulted during the process of compiling a programme for a specific field of study. Take note that programme changes may take place in the Faculties of Arts and Health Sciences . The appropriate yearbook is available on request at the Admissions Office: or phone 018 299 2636. 2013 by the Marketing and Communication Department together with the eight faculties and the Admissions Office of the Potchefstroom Campus of the 299 NWU-PukkeNWUPUKNWU-PUKKEtvIntroductionTh e Faculty of Health Sciences comprises five (5) schools and each represents a specific field of study or subject discipline.

4 Continued renewal and adaptation ensures that the Faculty of Health Sciences lead the way in Health Sciences . School of Biokinetics, Recreation and Sport Science (Biokinetics, Human Movement Science, Recreation Science, Sport Science, Children Kinetics and Sport Science); School of Pharmacy (Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmaceutics and Pharmacy Practice); School of Physiology, Nutrition and Consumer Sciences (Physiology, Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutrition Science and Consumer Sciences ) and Occupational Health ; School of Psycho-Social Behavioural Sciences (Social Work and Psychology).

5 And School of Nursing Science (General Nursing Science, Community Nursing Science, Obstetrical Nursing Science, Psychiatric Nursing Science, Health Science Education, Health Service Management, Health Estimation, Health Diagnosis and Treatment and Anatomy).Fields of StudyDiploma in Sport Science(Program code for application form: 832100: G101P)Specialisation in rugby, athletics and requirements: National Senior Certificate; A minimum APS-score of 16; and Applications are subject to internal selection with regard to kind of sport and and career possibilities of this program:To train sport scientists, who specialise in strategic kinds of sport on basis of their knowledge and skills in order to: Evaluate people s ability to participate in sports.

6 Analyse sport to determine opponents game patterns and strategies; Analyse sport to identify strong and weak points of persons Health SCIENCESF aculty ofBA Health SciencesThe following three (3) curriculums are presented in the program BA Health Sciences : Human Movement and Psychology (Program code for application form: 100167: G301P) Recreation and Psychology (Program code for application form: 100167: G302P) Recreation and Tourism Management (Program code for application form: 100167: G303P)Human Movement and Psychology(Program code for application form: 100167: G301P)Admission requirements.

7 National Senior Certificate with university entrance; and A minimum APS-score of Movement study is the study of the human in movement/physical activity, as well as the influence thereof on the human in its entirety. During the study (full-time and covers a period of three (3) years) attention is given to the perceptual-motoric, physiological, psychological and biomechanical principles which are relevant when humans participate in physical application of different measurement methods and exercise to improve achievement ability, evaluation and treatment of sport injuries, improvement of Health and quality of life, as well as movement skills form part of the Human Movement Science as one of the two (2)

8 Major subjects a student can obtain a BA or BSc degree (see BSc programs participating in sports; Analyse fitness to determine gaps in fitness; Analyse errors in the execution and application of skills; and Help sportsmen/sportswomen in the rectifying of identified gaps. Most important subjects:The most important subjects include Sport Science and Human Movement of presentation and duration of programme:Die program word voltyds aangebied en strek oor drie (3) to postgraduate studies:On successful completion of the diploma, a student can obtain a BA degree in Health Sciences if he/she takes the compulsory extra modules with specialisation in Human Movement completion of the BA degree the student qualifies for the same opportunities as any other graduate student with Human Movement Science as major in this booklet).

9 Objective of the curriculum: To enable students to assist sportsmen/sportswomen scientifically with applicable evaluation of sport achievement potential, the compilation of general sport conditioning programs, training in some kinds of sport, sport talent identification as well as the organisation and administration of sport; To give students the knowledge and skills to inform people about exercise that can prevent disease; To analyse body composition with regard to Health ; and To help in cases of basic medical emergencies and injuries. Career possibilities: Sport scientist; Sport organiser; Sport administrator; Fitness instructor; Exercise expert; and Movement to postgraduate studies:EducationStudents who are interested in education can obtain a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).

10 Enquire at the Faculty of Education Sciences about admission and programsSuccessful completion of both the BA and BSc programs enables students to make use of the opportunity to apply for the applicable honors programs (specialising in Biokinetics, Children Kinetics or Sport Science).Admission to this program is subject to a selection process at the end of the third year as well as available capacity in the subject biokineticist aspires to improve participants Health and physical wellbeing by means of scientifically compiled and individual-aimed exercise programs.