B HMS at University of Fort Hare

Human Movement Sciences entails the science of the human body in movement in relation to physical activity, sport, motor development, and physical rehabilitation. 

Admission Requirements

Application forms are available either from the students’ registration office or online.

Completed application forms are sent to students’ registration office for capturing before the faculty selection

Admission of students is done using Swedish points system with high scores considered first

For programmes requiring interviews, students are interviewed prior to final selection.

Current matric students are provisionally accepted pending the final matric results, availability of space, and NBT results.

Application forms are checked and signed by the faculty manager as per admission status.

Waitlisted students are considered after the registration of accepted students

Once application forms have been signed they are given to the registration office for status capturing.

Subject Requirements

English Mathematics / Mathematical Literacy

Life Orientation

Any other 4 subjects from the designated list (preferably in Science subjects).

What can you do with a human movement science degree?

BSc (Human Movement Science) gives students an opportunity to follow a professional career as a qualified coach, coaching manager, sports official, or exercise scientist.

How long does it take to study Biokinetics in South Africa?

Biokinetics The Bachelor of Health Sciences with Honours in the field of Biokinetics is a 1-year full-time degree which includes the first of 2 years of internship.

The BSc (Hons) Biokinetics degree is offered through the Centre for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine in the School of Therapeutic Sciences.

Is there a demand for Biokinetics in South Africa?

Conclusion: In conclusion, it is estimated that only 7.6% of patients with CDL can potentially be treated by the current number of registered biokinetics.

Therefore an enormous market potential for biokinetics exists in the private health care sector of South Africa.