North West University
Master of Health Sciences in Human Movement Sciences
The Master of Health Sciences in Human Movement Sciences in Health Professions is offered by North West University.
Program Length: 1 YEAR.
Master of Health Sciences in Human Movement Sciences offered by the North West University at the Faculty of Health Sciences
Outcomes of the qualification
After the successful completion of this qualification students should demonstrate:
a) extensive specialist knowledge in a particular field of Human Movement Sciences with a view to critique and evaluate current literature and research methodologies prevalent in this field;
b) advanced knowledge and deep understanding of a particular field of Human Movement Sciences across the life-span and in different clinical populations in order to assess risk, prescribe appropriate exercise or life style changes, manage disease prevention or improve sport performance;
c) an ability to select and apply appropriate research methods of enquiry and appropriate research instruments within the quantitative and qualitative paradigm in order to investigate a complex issue or problem in the field of Human Movement Sciences;
d) an ability to effectively diagnose the exercise/movement/ physical needs of individuals, groups and communities, design basic intervention programmes, and apply these in various socio-cultural contexts;
e) the ability to conceptualize and motivate a research design, and then undertake the research under supervision in an ethical manner to address and find solutions for identified issue or problem particular to this field of study; and
f) the ability to communicate and defend research results in a professional and creative manner via an academically sound research dissertation or minidissertation, with correct referencing and technical requirements.
Duration (Minimum and maximum)
The minimum duration for the study is one year and the maximum duration two years, calculated from the date of first registration for the particular programme. The faculty’s decision is based on the current subsidy model for universities and may differ from other faculties or regulations.
Programme: Human Movement Sciences
The curriculum composing this programme is of an academic nature. The programme gives an opportunity for the development of specialised and advanced knowledge, applied skills, attitudes and values as researchers in Human Movement Sciences.
The programme is presented full time and part time and applications should be submitted by 11 September (Late applications will be considered on merit).
Curriculum
Dissertation: Human Movement Sciences (180 credits)
