North West University
Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours in Human Movement Sciences
The Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours in Human Movement Sciences in Health Professions is offered by North West University.
Program Length: 1 YEAR.
Subjects: 6.
Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours in Human Movement Sciences offered by the North West University at the Faculty of Health Sciences
Outcome of the qualification
After the successful completion of this qualification the graduate will demonstrate:
a) the integration and application of scientific knowledge and skill to the scope of practice of either Kinderkinetics or Sport Sciences;
b) an ability to critically interrogate multiple sources of knowledge relevant within the field of the Human Movement Sciences and critically evaluate and review that knowledge and the manner in which the knowledge was produced;
c) the ability to select, evaluate and apply a range of different but appropriate scientific methods of qualitative and practice-oriented enquiry to reflect on and then address complex or abstract problems and contribute to positive change within the practice of either Kinderkinetics or Sport Science;
d) the design of scientifically-grounded physical activity/exercise programmes resulting from formal practical evaluations of individuals, teams or patients;
e) the ability to effectively implement and manage rehabilitation programmes for different groups and individuals according to their specific needs; and
f) a management approach as leader of a health care team to promote an active and healthy lifestyle of different groups in a community grounded in professional ethical principles.
Duration:
The minimum duration of the study is one year and the maximum duration is two years.
Curriculum
Applied Research Methodology and Research Report (32 credits)
Kinderkinetics theory (32 credits)
Applied Kinderkinetics practical (24 credits)
Professional internship (24 credits)
Applied Exercise Physiology (16 credits)
Child welfare and health promotion (16 credits)
