North West University
Master of Health Sciences in Recreation Science
The Master of Health Sciences in Recreation Science in Health Professions is offered by North West University.
Program Length: 1 YEAR.
Master of Health Sciences in Recreation Science 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 Recreation Science (Recreation Practice management, Health Promotion, Child welfare, Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure programming) with a view to critique and evaluate current literature and research methodologies prevalent in this field;
b) an ability to select and apply appropriate research methods of enquiry and appropriate research instruments within the quantitative and / or qualitative paradigm in order to investigate a complex issue or problem in the field of Recreation Science;
c) an ability to effectively diagnose the recreation needs of individuals, groups and communities, design basic intervention programmes, and apply these in various socio-cultural contexts;
d) 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
e) the ability to communicate and defend research results in a professional and creative manner via an academically sound research dissertatioon 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: Recreation Science
The curriculum composing this programme is of academic nature. The programme gives an opportunity for the development of specialised and advanced knowledge, applied skills, attitudes and values as researchers in Recreation. 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: Recreation Sciences (180 credits)
