BSc in Sports Science at University of Stellenbosch

B.Sc. Sports Science (Hons.) is an undergraduate course offering varied sports disciplines focusing on different branches of sports and sciences like physiology, psychology, biomechanics, and nutrition with management skills to serve across the sports industry.

Minimum Requirement

Afrikaans OR English (Home Language or First Additional Language) 50%
• Physical Sciences 50%
• Mathematics 60%.

Admission requirements

For admission to the University you need:
• A National Senior Certificate or school-leaving certificate from the Independent Examination Board as certified by Umalusi with admission to bachelor’s degree studies; or
• A university exemption certificate issued by the South African Matriculation Board to students with other school qualifications.
Admission to bachelor’s degree studies requires that you obtain a mark of at least 4 (50-59%) in each of four designated university admission subjects.

Duration: 3 years

What is the scope of sports science?

Areas of interest include sport, physical activities, sports medicine, healthy lifestyles, motor behavior, physical education, and adapted physical activity with different methodological approaches such as physiological, clinical, biomechanical, performance, psychological, educational, social, and learning perspectives.

What is the highest paid job in sports?

General manager.

Sports editor

Baseball coach

Basketball coach

Personal trainer

Sports reporter

Football coach

Umpire

General manager

Athletic director

Athletic scout

Sports marketer

Physical therapist

Sports psychologist

Statistician

Sports physician.

What jobs are there in sport science?

Sports or Exercise Scientist.

Strength and Conditioning Coach.

Sports Development Officer.

Community Education Officer.

Rehabilitation Consultant.

Sport and Recreation Officer.

Skill Acquisition Specialist.

Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Exercise & Sports Science Jobs by Salary

Job TitleRangeAverage
Lecturer / SpeakerRange: R180k – R546k (Estimated)Average: R347,290
Personal TrainerRange: R67k – R374k (Estimated)Average: R162,928
Sales Representative, PharmaceuticalsRange: R137k – R672k (Estimated)Average: R381,639