Program Overview

Programme: BSportSci

The BSportSci programme is a three-year full-time programme that includes basic and applied sciences of the human body. It provides a pathway towards a BScHons (Biokinetics) or a BScHons (Sports Science). Qualified BSc (Sports Science) students may also apply for the Postgraduate Certificate in Education or start working in the sporting industry.

Programme Information

This programme is offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences and consists of a combination of fundamental and core modules. The minimum duration of study is three years, and the total credits required for completion are 409.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• A candidate who is in possession of a certificate that is deemed by the University to be equivalent to the required Grade 12 certificate with university endorsement.
• A candidate who is a graduate from another tertiary institution or has been granted the status of a graduate of such an institution.
• A candidate who is a graduate of another faculty at the University of Pretoria.
• A candidate who is currently in university.

Minimum Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission are:

• Achievement level: English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 5 (NSC/IEB) or C (AS Level)
• Mathematics: 5 (NSC/IEB) or C (AS Level)
• Physical Science or Life Sciences: 5 (NSC/IEB) or C (AS Level)
• APS: 30

Other Programme-Specific Information

Students who obtain a 4 or 5 in the compulsory Academic Literacy Test (TALL) will be exempted from the ELH 121 and ELH 122 modules.

Examinations and Pass Requirements

The final mark for a specific module is calculated from the examination mark as well as the mark compiled from the evaluation of a student during continuous, objective, and controlled assessment opportunities during the course of the semester/year. A final mark of at least 50% is required to pass.

Promotion to Next Study Year

To be admitted to the second year of study, a student must pass specific modules. To be admitted to the third year of study, a student must have passed all the first and second-year modules.

Pass with Distinction

The degree is conferred with distinction on a student who obtains a cumulative average of at least 75% for all modules over the three years of study.

Fundamental Modules

The fundamental modules include:

• AIM 111: Academic information management 111
• AIM 121: Academic information management 121
• ELH 121: Academic English for Health Sciences 121
• ELH 122: Academic English for Health Sciences 122
• UPO 110: Academic orientation 110

Core Modules

The core modules for each year of study are:

Year 1

• ANA 123: Introduction to human anatomy 123
• EXE 110: Sports injuries I 110
• EXE 111: Research I 111
• EXE 120: Motor learning and development I 120
• EXE 121: Exercise science programme development 121
• EXE 122: Measurement and evaluation I 122
• FSG 110: Physiology 110
• FSG 120: Physiology 120
• MTL 180: Medical terminology 180
• PHY 131: Physics for biology students 131
• PRC 100: Sports practical 100

Year 2

• EXE 221: Motor learning and development II 221
• EXE 222: Sports injuries II 222
• EXE 223: Nutrition for exercise and sport 223
• GNK 286: Basic emergency care 286
• PRC 201: Sports practical II 201
• SMC 212: Exercise physiology I 212
• SMC 213: Biomechanics I 213
• SMC 214: Human anatomy II 214
• SMC 221: Exercise physiology II 221
• SMS 211: Event and facility management 211

Year 3

• BGN 310: Exercise science programme development II 310
• BGN 320: Measurement and evaluation II 320
• BGN 321: Biomechanics II 321
• EXE 301: Research II 301
• EXE 310: Sports injuries III 310
• MBK 212: Sports psychology 212
• PRC 301: Exercise science practice 301
• SMC 320: Exercise physiology III 320

General Regulations

The General Regulations (G Regulations) apply to all faculties of the University of Pretoria. It is expected of students to familiarise themselves well with these regulations as well as with the information contained in the General Rules section. Ignorance concerning these regulations and rules will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression.