The Bachelor of Health Sciences in Biokinetics at Wits is a three-year degree that trains exercise specialists to use physical exercise as medicine to rehabilitate, manage, and prevent chronic disease and injury. All applicants must write the National Benchmark Tests. Biokinetics is a regulated profession in South Africa governed by the Biokinetics Association of South Africa (BASA), and graduates use clinical exercise testing and exercise prescription to treat conditions including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, orthopaedic injuries, and post-operative rehabilitation. Wits biokinetics students train at world-class clinical facilities, gaining hands-on exposure to diverse patient populations.
English Home Language or English First Additional Language: Level 5
Mathematics: Level 5
Life Sciences or Physical Sciences: Level 5
APS: 36 (composite index)
Biokineticist – Provides exercise-based rehabilitation and health promotion services in private practice, hospitals, and corporate wellness programmes, registered with BASA and the HPCSA.
Sports Performance Specialist – Works with South African athletes and sports teams including the Springboks, Bafana Bafana, and elite clubs to optimise physical performance through exercise science.
Corporate Wellness Consultant – Designs and implements workplace wellness programmes for South African businesses, reducing absenteeism and improving employee health through structured exercise interventions.
Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist – Provides supervised exercise programmes for cardiac patients recovering from heart attacks, surgery, and heart failure in South African hospitals.
Chronic Disease Manager – Develops exercise prescription programmes for South African patients with diabetes, hypertension, and obesity, working alongside physicians and dietitians in multidisciplinary teams.
