Purpose and Rationale of Bachelor of Health Sciences in Sport and Exercise Sciences
Purpose:
The Bachelor of Health Sciences in Sport and Exercise Sciences aims to:
- Develop competent sport and exercise scientists to enhance athlete performance using professional, effective, science-based, and ethical methods.
- Produce well-rounded practitioners with a deep understanding of human body processes, coaching principles, talent identification, and health and wellness promotion.
- Enable learners to work as professional Sport and Exercise Scientists in sporting and health and wellness settings at various community and sector levels.
- Focus on the business aspects of sports entities within communities and the broader legal and ethical framework of sports, health, and wellness industries.
Rationale:
The rationale for this qualification includes:
- Providing learners with a comprehensive understanding of the human body's structure and function for practical application in sports and exercise.
- Offering training and education for sport and exercise scientists and health and wellness promoters to effectively engage in sports-related activities, performance enhancement, and athlete health promotion.
- Emphasizing the need for high competence levels in sport and exercise, as well as health and wellness sciences, due to the industry's broad scope and specialized nature.
- Addressing the health promotion requirements of communities, particularly in addressing the prevalence of non-communicable diseases in South Africa.
Overall, the Bachelor of Health Sciences in Sport and Exercise Sciences aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to positively impact athlete performance, health promotion, and community well-being within the context of sports, health, and wellness industries.