North West University
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Biokinetics
The Bachelor of Health Sciences in Biokinetics in Biology is offered by North West University.
Program Length: 4 YEARS.
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Biokinetics offered by the North West University of Faculty of Health Sciences
Purpose of the qualification
The qualification serves as the foundational and core knowledge, skills and abilities to act as a professional health care professional. The Biokineticist is able to work in a variety of settings, including the public and private sector as well as in rural communities. Exercise, physical activity and health education are primarily utilised to enhance/promote health, prevent, maintain and restore an individual’s functional ability
Programme outcomes
After completion of the qualification students should be competent to:
a) Integrate and apply acquired knowledge of human movement science, wellness, physical activity, sport and applied health to all levels and members of communities within a structured setting of an exercise facility or open ground environment;
b) provide and render a professional service of expertise to clients/patients with a sense of responsibility and empathy by efficient application of science and technology and with responsibility towards the environment, the country and all its people;
c) apply ethical standards in conducting tests/evaluations and the handling of results/reports;
d) communicate acquired knowledge on human movement ability, performance enhancement physical activity, health and wellness in a professional manner and level people will be able to understand;
e) act and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in promoting health, wellness and enhancement of human ability/performance and f) functioning as an entrepreneur within the sector at entry level.
Duration
The duration of the study for this qualification is a minimum of four (4) years and a maximum of six (6) years
