BHMS (Human Movement Science)

Nelson Mandela University

BHMS (Human Movement Science)

Programme Overview:

This programme allows students to specialise in one of four different areas of human movement science, and to complement this with additional subjects such as business management, psychology or physiology, to suit their career plans. The four specialisation areas are: • Exercise science • Recreation • Sport management • Coaching science

Faculty:

Faculty of Health Sciences

Delivery mode & duration of study:

Full-time 3 years

Qualification type:

Bachelor of Human Movement Science (BHMS)

Department:

Department of Human Movement Science

Admission Requirements

Applicant score for Mathematics:

350

Applicant score for Technical Mathematics:

365

Applicant score for Mathematical Literacy:

365

Subjects requirements:

• Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met. • Mathematics – 45%, or Technical Mathematics, or Mathematical Literacy – 65%. • Candidates must pass a medical examination as required by the Department of Human Movement Science.

Career opportunities:

Career opportunities include teaching, school and professional sport coaching, exercise and fitness instruction, sport management and recreation. National, provincial and local government as well as institutions such as universities and police services employ sport and recreation specialists and managers. The rapidly-growing fitness industry needs professionals such as personal trainers, instructors, and gym managers. There are also opportunities in sports marketing and promotions, sports journalism or commentating.

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