Bachelor of Health Sciences in Biokinetics | NWU

APS Required

points

Duration

4 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Details

The Bachelor of Health Sciences in Biokinetics at NWU is a four-year Potchefstroom degree that trains students as movement specialists who use prescribed exercise as a treatment modality to improve the health and wellbeing of patients in both clinical and community settings. Students study exercise science, anatomy, pathophysiology, and rehabilitation, developing the skills to manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and musculoskeletal conditions — all of which are major public health concerns in South Africa. Biokinetics is a registered health profession in South Africa, giving graduates a defined scope of practice within the multidisciplinary healthcare team. Students must be medically fit for the physical component of the programme.

Mathematics: Level 3 (40-49%) OR Mathematical Literacy: Level 4 (50-59%)
Physical Sciences OR Life Sciences: Level 4 (50-59%)
Language of tuition: Level 4 (50-59%)
APS: 32

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
English Home Language or English First Additional Language50%Required
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy40%Required
Physical Sciences or Life Sciences50%Required

Career Prospects

Biokineticist – Prescribe and supervise corrective exercise for patients with chronic diseases or injuries at private practices, hospitals, and wellness centres across South Africa.
Rehabilitation Specialist – Design and implement individualised exercise programmes for post-operative or injury recovery at South African sports medicine facilities.
Corporate Wellness Consultant – Deliver workplace health and fitness programmes for SA companies seeking to reduce absenteeism and improve employee productivity.
Sport Scientist – Apply exercise physiology knowledge to optimise athlete performance at provincial academies, professional clubs, or the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC).
Community Health Promoter – Coordinate exercise-based health interventions for chronic disease management in under-served South African communities through NGOs or government health programmes.

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