Bachelor of Health Science with Honours in Biokinetics
| Entry Requirements - Bachelor?s degree in Exercise Science or equivalent.
- Note that the Faculty of Health Sciences rules apply for admission and an interview may be called for before acceptance
The Course Content - Research methodology and a research project
- Exercise prescription for special populations
- Orthopaedic conditions and rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation for chronic diseases and disabilities
- Health promotion and wellness
- Professional internship and practice management
Duration of degree: - One year full time study which includes the first of two years of internship
Registration with HPCSA: - This is compulsory during your year of full time study and thereafter
Application: - Students must apply before the 30th September
- The application should be accompanied by:
- A letter of motivation for wanting to read for the degree
- An updated CV showing sports involvement, community service and two letters of recommendation
- Certified copies of undergraduate examination results - Interviews will take place during the month of September
Career Opportunities: - Corporate sector - Several large companies employ biokineticists to improve quality of life of employees
- South African Defence Force - rehabilitation programmes are provided for service persons
- Working in Rehabilitation Units in a multidisciplinary setting
- Sport Institutions employ biokineticists to assist athletes with evaluation, exercise prescription and rehabilitation
- Universities employ biokineticists to train students in the field and to initiate research projects
- Private Practice - The biokineticists offer specialised health and sport programmes to the public sector.
Contact details: Secretary Ms. Lauren Mann
011 717 3372
sports.medicine@wits.ac.za
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