Bachelor of Health in Human Movement Science

Bachelor of Health in Human Movement Science - BHM in HMS

Human Movement Science is the study of the human body during movement and focusses fundamentally on physical activity and related aspects. Human Movement provides the basis for sport participation and physical activity for health and wellness. Modules in this degree include anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, sport management, biomechanics, motor learning, introduction to research methods, sport nutrition and injuries, clinical exercise physiology, sport psychology and sport and exercise physiology. The program will allow students to enter national industries and corporate environments that focus on physical activity for health and wellness, sport coaching and sport management

 
Careers include; sport coaches at various levels, sport and club managers, health and wellness officers, positions at provincial and national government departments (SRSA, SASCOC), physical educators at schools (with an additional education qualification), gymnasium assistants and personal trainers. Graduates may also enter into post graduate Honours qualifications in related fields of Human Movement Sciences.

Admission

It is recommended that Mathematics, Physical Sciences and Biology be taken as Matriculation subjects. Candidates shall be admitted to the program if they have the following:
  • a university entrance certificate equivalent to NQF level 4 with a 28/29 APS score
  • be proficient in English, having passed English with a D+ (level 4: 50-59%)
  • passed mathematics with a D+ (level 4: 50-59%) or mathematic literacy with a B+ (level 5: 60-69%)
  • passed Life Orientation with a D+ (level 4: 50-59%)
  • passed 4 other subjects from the designated list with a D+ (level 4: 50-59%)
  • Matured applicants (23yrs+) need to have an appropriate professional or science qualification

The curriculum is a structured curriculum and all modules in the curriculum have to be passed to obtain the qualification. The degree program shall extend over a minimum period of three years of full- time study. Please refer to the University of Fort Hare General prospectus for further information.

Maximum Credits: 368

Semester 1

Course Code

Credits

Semester 2

Course code

Credits

First year NQF 5

Foundation of HMS

HUS 111

16

Motor Development

HUS 121

16

Anatomy and Movement

HUS 112

16

Physiology

HUS 122

16

Introduction to Psychology 1A

PSY 111

16

Introduction to Psychology 1B

PSY 122

16

Reading, Writing,

Listening and Speaking Skills

ESP 111

16

Reading, Writing,

Listening and Speaking Skills

ESP 122

16

Second Year NQF 6 (New revised curriculum)

Motor Learning

HUS 216

16

Perceptual motor Learning

HUS 226

16

Sport Physiology and exercise science principles

HUS 217

16

Applied Sport physiology

HUS 227

16

Sport nutrition

HUS 218

16

Sport and workplace injuries

HUS 228

16

Personality Theory

and Social Psychology

PSY 211

16

Development Psychology Assessment and research

PSY 222

16

Third Year NQF 7 (New revised curriculum)

Psychology for physical activity and work

HUS 316

16

Research Methods in Sport Physical Activity and proposal writing

HUS 321

32

Recreation and sport management

HUS 317

16

Clinical physiology in work environment

HUS 327

16

Ergonomical principles and system design

HUS 318

16

Biomechanics of human movement in work and physical activity

HUS 328

16

 

Course Code: 
84001
Level of Study: 
Undergraduate
Duration: 
3 years
Department: 
Human Movement Science