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. 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.

2 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. 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.

3 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); 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; Analyse sport to determine opponents game patterns and strategies.

4 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: 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) 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.)

5 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).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.

6 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). 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. 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 KineticsQualified persons in this field work with young children usually between the ages of three to ten years.

7 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 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 management 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, children Kinetics, Sport Science and a PhD degree.

8 Recreation and Psychology(Program code for application form: 100167: G302P)Admission requirements: National Senior Certificate with university entrance; and A minimum APS-score of 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. 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; To plan, develop, implement, facilitate and evaluate recreation programs for selected target groups by means of scientific theories.

9 And To make the student aware of ethical and moral values and norms in order to serve the community with the acquired expertise and completion of the curriculums students will be able to apply their expertise in these specified careers: Sport and recreation manager; Recreation centrum manager; Program planner; Facilities manager; Recreation consultant; Team building expert Adventure instructor; and Adventure to postgraduate studies:Students who are interested in postgraduate programs in Recreation Science must take note that at the end of their third year they need to be selected for the program and that selection is subject to the available capacity in the subject in Recreation Science does not grant admission to the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) (see the section about the Honors program in Recreation Science).Honors program in Recreation ScienceSuccessful completion of the BA program enables students to apply for the honors program in Recreation the honors program the student specialises in program planning, therapeutic recreation, advanced facilitation, reaction management, research and other management course prepares the student to do empowering and rehabilitative work in communities.

10 This specialisation also focuses on corporate program presentations. Training takes place during a variety of adventure activities which can lead to national and international successful completion of the honors degree also gives the student the opportunity to apply for selection for the MA degree in Recreation Science and also a PhD degree but admission is subject to the available capacity in the subject group. BA (Sport, Health and Leisure Time Sciences )(Program code for application form: 843100: G316P)This qualification comprises one (1) curriculum of which Human Movement Science and Recreation Science are the major requirements: National Senior Certificate with university entrance; and A minimum APS-score of 22. (See subject group Human Movement Science and Recreation Science for more information).Baccalaureus in Social Work (B SW)(Program code for application form: 111101: G402P)Admission requirements: National Senior Certificate with university entrance; A minimum APS-score of 24; and A selection and career possibilities of the program:Social Work is a profession.