Health Sciences - NWU

1 It all starts here Health SciencesNoticeStudy information is subject to change and the purpose of this information is to provide a broad overview of the BEd programme. This information was compiled for introduction and orientation purposes and the North-West University accepts no liability for inaccuracies due to changes that may occur in this brochure. The official yearbook of the University must in all cases be consulted when considering to enrol for the BEd programme. The appropriate yearbook is available on request at the Admissions Office: / phone 018 299 2636 or at and boardingPlease note that, owing to specific capacity constraints, the University reserves the right to select candidates for admission to specific phases of the programme. This means that prospective students who comply with the minimum academic requirements will not necessarily be admitted to the programme or specific phase.

2 Because of the capacity limitations and the high demand from students for admission to particular programme phases, students will be selected on the basis of their scholastic achievements for admission. 2016 NWU. Compiled by the Marketing and Communication Department (NWU Potchefstroom Campus) together with the faculties and the Admissions Office of the Potchefstroom Campus of the NWUINDEMNITYGENERAL enquiriesAll Correspondence To:The Marketing and Communication Department (NWU-Potchefstroom Campus),Private Bag X6001, Potchefstroom, 2520. NWU-PukkeNWUPUK018 299 2772018 285 5900087 2344 Faculty of Health Sciences comprises five (5) schools and each represents a specific field of study or subject discipline. Continued renewal and adaptation ensures that the Faculty of Health Sciences lead the way in Health Sciences .

3 School of Biokinetics, Recreation and Sport Science (Biokinetics, Human Movement Science, Recreation Science, Sport Science, Children Kinetics and Coaching Science); School of Pharmacy (Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmaceutics and Pharmacy Practice); School of Physiology, Nutrition and Consumer Sciences (Physiology, Dietetics and Consumer Sciences ) and Occupational Hygiene; School of Psycho-Social Behavioural Sciences (Social Work and Psychology); and School of Nursing Science (General Nursing Science, Community Nursing Science, Psychiatric Nursing Science and Midwifery). Post Basic Diplomas in Health Science Education, Health Service Management and Primary Health Care, Health Diagnosis and Graduate StudiesMCur and PhDDiploma in Sport Science(Program code for application form: 832100: G101P)Specialisation in rugby 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 coaches, who specialise in development of sport on basis of their knowledge and skills in order to: Evaluate people s ability to participate in sports; Analyse sport to determine opponents game patterns and strategies.

4 Analyse sport to identify strong and weak points of persons 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, Science of Coaching and Human Movement SCIENCESF aculty of 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: National Senior Certificate with university entrance; and A minimum APS-score of Movement study is the study of the human movement/physical activity, as well as the influence thereof on the human in its entirety.

5 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) major subjects a student can obtain a BA or BSc degree (see BSc programs elsewhere in this booklet).Objective of the curriculum: To enable students to assist sportsmen/sportswomen scientifically with applicable evaluation of sport achievement Manner of presentation and duration of programme:This program is done full-time over a period of 3 yearsAdmission to postgraduate studies:On successful completion of the diploma, a student can apply for admission into a BA degree within 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 subject.

6 Students with this qualification may also apply for the Honors in Health SciencesThe following three (3) curriculums are presented in the program BA Health Sciences : Human Movement Science and Psychology (Program code for application form: 100167: G301P)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).

7 Enquire at the Faculty of Education Sciences about admission and programsSuccessful completion of both the BA or BSc programs enables students to make use of the opportunity to apply for one applicable honors programs (specialising in Biokinetics, Kinderkinetics 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. Rehabilitation programs are presented for persons with clinical diagnosed problems like cardiorespiratoric, orthopaedic, hypokinetic, metabolic, psycho-emotional problems, completion of the specialisation program, the student must acquire experience in an accredited Biokinetics practice for one (1) year before full registration as a Biokineticist can be completed at the Health Professions Council of South persons in this field work with young children usually between the ages of three to twelve years.

8 The programs are aimed at the development of perceptual-motoric skills, as well as sport specific skill-programs. Students are also trained to present motoric remedial programs for children with specific motoric, mental, emotional, social, learning or neurological disadvantages. This work often forms part of a multidisciplinary team of other experts such as occupational therapists, physiotherapists, medical doctors, psychologists and biokineticists. Sport ScienceThe sport scientist renders professional, scientific support Recreation and Tourist Management(Program code for application form: 100167: G303P)Admission requirements: National Senior Certificate with university entrance; and A minimum APS-score of is the study of humans leisure time behaviour as well as its connection with the environment and how these services are needed and deployed within communities.

9 Outdoor recreation and adventure training also form part of this course. The focus is especially on the development of life skills and the empowerment of people to use and apply these skills in different walks of (2) BA curriculums with Recreation Science as major subject, namely Recreation Science and Psychology and Recreation Science and Tourism Management are of these curriculums: To empower the student with applicable theoretical knowledge and practical skills to enter the labour market as entrepreneur or employee of organisations in the field of Recreation Science; To produce qualified expertise for South Africa that can lead the way with regard to the empowerment of the community in order to improve wellbeing, life skills and effective leisure time lifestyle.

10 To plan, develop, implement, facilitate and evaluate services with regard to the development and improvement of achievement ability in sport. The contribution extends from the identification and development of new sport talent at a young age, to the testing and scientific optimisation of elite sportsmen and sportswomen s achievement potential in order to assist the trainer in his/her sport scientist s work includes: Sport physiological evaluation of achievement potential; Scientific sport specific exercise program design and guidance aimed at individuals; Sport talent identification; Sport psychological evaluation, guidance and motivation; Sport nutrition; Sport biomechanics and administration; and Sport successful completion of the honors degree also gives the student the opportunity to apply for selection for MA of MSc degrees with specialisation in Biokinetics, Kinderkinetics, Sport Science and a PhD degree.