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CHS – SPSC 1 Selection for the Bachelor of Sport Science
Candidates are eligible to apply for selections to register for the qualification of Bachelor of Sport Science provided they have
- a) an NSC degree pass with English, Life Orientation level 4 and Mathematics/Mathematics Literacy at level 3
(b) 30 points excluding Life Orientation
CHS – SPSC 2 Curriculum for the Bachelor of Sport Science
The curriculum for the qualification Bachelor of Sport Science, comprising modules with a total credit point value of 384 credits as approved by the Senate, shall extend over six semesters of full-time study.
CHS – SPSC 3 Progression requirements
To maintain their good standing, and to avoid either warning for slow academic progress or exclusion from the University, students must maintain minimum rates of progression through their qualifications. Minimum rates of acceptable progression for this qualification are set out below.
CHS – SPSC 4 Attendance
Attendance to all practical modules are compulsory.
Number Semesters registered | Min. Progression requirements | “At Risk” threshold (75% of Maximum) | Normal progression |
| 1 | 32 | 54 | 72 |
| 2 | 64 | 96 | 128 |
| 3 | 96 | 138 | 184 |
| 4 | 144 | 192 | 256 |
| 5 | 176 | 240 | 320 |
| 6 | 216 | 288 | 384 |
| Curriculum for Bachelor of Sport Science(B-SPS) | |||
| Level 1 | |||
| Code | Name of Module | Credits | Sem |
| SSBR101 | History & Management of Sport Science | 16 | 1 |
| SSBR113 | Principles of Coaching & Conditioning | 16 | 1 |
| SSBR115 | Practical Component level 1A | 8 | 1 |
| HPHS111 | Basic Human Physiology | 16 | 1 |
| SSBR112 | Elements of Human Anatomy | 16 | 2 |
| SSBR114 | Kinesiology & Health Education | 16 | 2 |
| SSBR116 | Practical Component 1B | 8 | 2 |
| HPHS112 | Physiological changes in Exercise and Training | 16 | 2 |
| choose ONE of the following isiZulu Modules: | |||
| ZULN101 | Basic isiZulu languages Studies A | 16 | 2 |
| ZULM105 | Academic Writing | 16 | 2 |
| ZULN101 (non-Zulu speaking students) ZULM105 (Zulu speaking students) | |||
| Total credits: level 1 | 128 | ||
| Level 2 | |||
| SSBR211 | Evaluation, Statistics & Measurement of Sport Science | 16 | 1 |
| SSBR215 | Practical Component level 2A | 8 | 1 |
| PSYC101 | Introduction to Psychology A | 16 | 1 |
| SSBR216 | Practical Component level 2B | 8 | 2 |
| SSBR218 | Ethics | 16 | 2 |
| SSBR233 | Applied Exercise Physiology | 16 | 2 |
| PSYC102 | Introduction to Psychology B | 16 | 2 |
| Exercise Science Electives | |||
| SSBR213 | Biomechanical Principles of Sport Science | 16 | 1 |
| SSBR234 | Kinanthropometry and Nutrition | 16 | 2 |
| Leisure Science Electives | |||
| SSBR221 | Recreation | 16 | 1 |
| HLSC116 | Community Studies | 16 | 2 |
| Total Credits: level 2 | 128 | ||
| Level 3 | |||
| SSBR311 | Sport Psychology | 16 | 1 |
| SSBR315 | Practical Component level 3A | 16 | 1 |
| SSBR316 | Practical Component level 3B | 16 | 2 |
| HLSC340 | Applied Research Methods | 16 | 2 |
| SSBR314 | Rehabilitation Science | 16 | 2 |
| Additional Core for Exercise Science | |||
| SSBR319 | Functional Anatomy and Sport Injuries | 16 | 1 |
| SSBR304 | Exercise Biochemistry | 16 | 2 |
| HLSC311 | Clinical Sciences 1 | 16 | 1 |
| Additional Core for Leisure Science | |||
| SSBR312 | Recreation | 16 | 1 |
| SSBR317 | Recreation Services and Disabilities | 16 | 1 |
| HLSC344 | Clinical Sciences III | 16 | 2 |
Total credits at level 3 Total credits for the degree | 128 384 | ||