| Code | Faculty | Department |
|---|---|---|
| 10243026 | Faculty of Health Sciences | Department: Biokinetics and Sports Science |
| Credits | Duration | NQF level |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum duration of study: 1 year | Total credits: 120 | NQF level: 08 |
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The degree is conferred with distinction on a student who has obtained an average of at least 75% (not rounded) in the examination (written, oral, practical, etc).
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Minimum credits: 120
Module content:
Nutrition plays an important role to achieve optimal health and performance of athletes. In this module theoretical principals of sport nutrition are illustrated through practical application in sport specific scenarios. Sport nutrition-related phenomena are discussed, e.g.iron deficiency anaemia, female athlete triad, nutritional matters of gastro-intestinal distress in athletes, and nutritional approaches to changing anthropometric indicators.
Module content:
The module examines exercise physiology as applied in a sport science context and includes the normal and performance enhancement physiology of bio-energetics, adaptation of the body systems, environmental influences, ergogenic aids and special considerations such as aging, gender, genetics and fatigue.
(1 hour contact time per week with work assignments for the following week).
Module content:
This subject promotes the detailed investigation of the theoretical basis of exercise testing for sport-related physical fitness and exercise prescription for improved sport performance, and includes a practical review of measurement and evaluation, exercise testing, exercise programme design and strength and conditioning skills and knowledge. The student will be expected to complete 20 hours of Sport First aid.
Module content:
Advanced biomechanical methods are introduced, including three-dimensional kinematics, estimation of joint loading, and electromyography. These techniques will be applied in the analysis of sports techniques as they relate to performance enhancement and injury prevention.
Module content:
In this module the focus will be on the execution of a research proposal and writing a research manuscript on the study executed, and the presentation of the research project which includes an introduction, literature survey, methodology, results and discussion, and conclusion and recommendations.
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