Health Sciences and Social Services - Preventive Health
The purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with sound scientific knowledge in Biokinetics so they can be equipped with the necessary skills for preventive health care, the maintenance of physical abilities in clients and final phase rehabilitation, by means of scientifically-based physical activity programmes. Thus a learner will be able to:
The aim of this qualification is to equip learners with knowledge and skills that will enable them to become competent professionals in the management and rehabilitation of dysfunctional individuals towards their social upliftment, health and welfare.
Given the health problems in our communities today, the Biokinetic programme can provide three major services, namely:
One of the major problems afflicting today's societies is Hypokinetism - abnormally diminished muscular function or mobility. Generally, there is keen interest on how to achieve a good quality of life and individuals are looking for assistance to achieve an optimum level of health and wellness. Governments are also shifting their focus from the treatment of illness to prevention of illness and promotion of wellness not only for economic benefits but also for health benefits.
With increased prevalence of hypokinetic problems and sedentariness or low level mobility in today's population or society, participation in exercise and physical activities has been suggested as an effective tool in both primary and secondary prevention programmes. Thus the Bachelor of Science in Biokinetics is designed to provide learners with the knowledge of Biokinetics and to enable learners to be engaged with solving related problems.
Upon qualifying graduates will be able to register with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Biokineticist, provided the South African Association for Biokinetics approves the internship of the learner. Qualified Biokineticists will be able to work in a variety of settings, including the public and private sector and in both urban and rural settings.
Biokineticists primarily utilise their professional expertise in Exercise, Physical Activity and Health Education to enhance/promote health in general, and specifically prevent dysfunction, restore and maintain an individual's compromised functional ability, particularly in respect of orthopaedic injury and chronic disease states.
This framework outlines the criteria and methods for assessing the achievement of Exit Level Outcomes in Biokinetics.
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