Program Overview

Bachelor of Biokinetics

The Bachelor of Biokinetics is a undergraduate program offered by the Department of Sport and Movement Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences.

General

• Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
• Department: Department of Sport and Movement Studies
• Programme Level: Undergraduate
• Programme Name: Bachelor of Biokinetics
• Programme Code: B9S15Q
• Medium of Facilitation: Full-Time
• NQF Level: 8
• NQF Credits: 480
• SAQA:
• Application Start Date: 1 April 2025
• Application End Date: 31 October 2025
• Campus: Doornfontein
• Duration of Study: 4 Years

Purpose

The purpose of this qualification is to serve as the foundational and core knowledge base to register as a Biokineticist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). The acquisition of professional abilities such as competence, skills, values, and attitudes is fostered to enable the graduate to work as a healthcare professional. Competent and qualified Biokineticists are able to work in a variety of settings, including the public and private sector and in both urban and rural settings. Biokineticists primarily utilize their professional expertise in exercise testing and prescription, physical activity, and health education to enhance/promote health in general, and to prevent dysfunction, restore and maintain an individual's functional ability, particularly in respect of orthopedic injuries and chronic diseases/conditions.

Career Opportunities

Biokineticists treat both orthopedic injuries and chronic diseases, like hypertension, using exercise as their treatment modality. They also focus on health promotion, wellness, and disease prevention.

Admission Requirements

• Minimum APS of 32 with Mathematics
• Minimum APS of 33 with Mathematical Literacy
• English 5 (60%+)
• Mathematics 4 (50%) or Mathematical Literacy 5 (60%+)

Selection Process

All students accessing this qualification are required to register with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) for the duration of the study period.

UJ Faculties

The University of Johannesburg consists of several faculties, including:

• College of Business and Economics (CBE)
• Faculty of Art, Design And Architecture
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Humanities
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Science
• Johannesburg Business School

Each faculty offers a range of programs and has its unique characteristics and focus areas.