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University Of Zululand Sport Science

University Of Zululand Sport Science, This qualification is aimed at producing graduates who intend pursuing a career in the field of Sport and Exercise Technology. A graduate who has achieved this qualification will be able to design, implement and manage a physical activity programme for all groups including special populations.


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They will screen, assess, monitor and manage health-related fitness, lifestyle and wellness programmes. Graduates will be able to provide personal training or lead and instruct safe and effective physical activity participation to meet participants’ fitness requirements, as well as provide educated advice on lifestyle change for improved well-being.  In addition, this graduate will have the knowledge for the appropriate referral to other healthcare providers. Career opportunities include: Sport Coach, Sport Organiser, Health and Fitness Instructor, Fitness Adviser for Sport Teams, Sport and Fitness/Gym Manager, Lifestyle Consultant, School Physical Education and Sport Instructor.


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FACULTYFaculty of Science and Agriculture
DEPARTMENT:Biokinetics & Sport Science
Diploma (Designator)N/A
QualifierDiploma in Sports & Exercise Technology
MAJORSFundamental Unit Standard
UNIZULU CodeSNDP01
NQF EXIT Level6
Admission RequirementsEnglish HL or FAL 4 (50%)
Minimum Credits for AdmissionNational Senior Certificate with Diploma endorsement and a minimum of 26 points
Minimum duration of Studies3 YEARS
Presentation mode of subjects:DAY CLASSES
Intake for the qualification:JANUARY
Registration Cycle for the subjects:JANUARY
Readmission:Subject to prior performance and current applicability of passed modules
Total credits to Graduate:360

FIRST YEAR

SUBJECT NAMESUBJECT CODESUBJECT CREDITSSUBJECT LEVELPREREQUISITE SUBJECT(S)
Sport Didactics And CoachingSHMD11930NQF 4None
Sport managementSHMD12930NQF 4None
Sport & Exercise TechnologySHMD13930NQF 5None
Sport & Physical Recreation Studies 1SHMD14930NQF 5None
TOTAL120

SECOND YEAR

SUBJECT NAMESUBJECT CODESUBJECT CREDITSSUBJECT LEVELPREREQUISITE SUBJECT(S)
Human Movement ScienceSHMD21930NQF 5None
KinesiologySHMD23930NQF 5SHMD149
Exercise PhysiologySHMD22930NQF 5SHMD149
Sport & Exercise TechnologySHMD24930NQF 5SHMD139
TOTAL120

THIRD YEAR

SUBJECT NAMESUBJECT CODESUBJECT CREDITSSUBJECT LEVELPREREQUISITE SUBJECT(S)
Health SciencesSHMD32930NQF 5SHMD119, SHMD129, SHMD139, SHMD149
Sport & Exercise TechnologySHMD34930NQF 5SHMD249, SHMD119, SHMD129, SHMD139, SHMD149
Sport PsychologySHMD31930NQF 5SHMD119, SHMD129, SHMD139, SHMD149
Exercise PhysiologySHMD33930NQF 5SHMD229, SHMD119, SHMD129, SHMD139, SHMD149
TOTAL120

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