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Stellenbosch University

Bachelor of Science with Honours in Sport Science in Performance Sport

The Bachelor of Science with Honours in Sport Science in Performance Sport in Health Professions is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 1 YEAR.

Bachelor of Science with Honours in Sport Science in Performance Sport offered by the Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

The Bachelor of Science Honours (BScHons) programme consists of coursework and a research assignment, which is offered on a full-time basis over one year.

Compulsory modules

Professional Practice in Sport Science (30)

Research Project (30)

Current Topics in Sport and Exercise Science (12)

Biomechanics (12)

Exercise Physiology (12)

Sport Psychology (12)

Applied Exercise Physiology (12)

Elective modules

Exercise Psychology (12)

History of Sport (12)

Kinanthropometry (12)

Motor Control (12)

Motor Learning (12)

Sport for Persons with Disabilities (12)

Statistics for Sport Science and Exercise Science (12)

Assessment and Examination

The programme is assessed flexibly and includes theoretical and practical assignments, as well asinformal class tests and formal tests. All assessments contribute to the final mark for each module.

You must obtain a class mark of 40% per subject for admission to the written examination. In order to pass Professional Practice in Sport Science 773, you must do 300 hours practical work during the course of the year and obtain at least 50% in the two oral examination, namely in the middle and at the end of the year. The final mark for each submodule consists of 50% of the examination mark and 50% of the class mark.