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.

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.

FACULTY	Faculty of Science and Agriculture
DEPARTMENT:	Biokinetics & Sport Science
Diploma (Designator)	N/A
Qualifier	Diploma in Sports & Exercise Technology
MAJORS	Fundamental Unit Standard
UNIZULU Code	SNDP01
NQF EXIT Level	6
Admission Requirements	English HL or FAL 4 (50%)
Minimum Credits for Admission	National Senior Certificate with Diploma endorsement and a minimum of 26 points
Minimum duration of Studies	3 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 NAME	SUBJECT CODE	SUBJECT CREDITS	SUBJECT LEVEL	PREREQUISITE SUBJECT(S)
Sport Didactics And Coaching	SHMD119	30	NQF 4	None
Sport management	SHMD129	30	NQF 4	None
Sport & Exercise Technology	SHMD139	30	NQF 5	None
Sport & Physical Recreation Studies 1	SHMD149	30	NQF 5	None
TOTAL		120

SECOND YEAR

SUBJECT NAME	SUBJECT CODE	SUBJECT CREDITS	SUBJECT LEVEL	PREREQUISITE SUBJECT(S)
Human Movement Science	SHMD219	30	NQF 5	None
Kinesiology	SHMD239	30	NQF 5	SHMD149
Exercise Physiology	SHMD229	30	NQF 5	SHMD149
Sport & Exercise Technology	SHMD249	30	NQF 5	SHMD139
TOTAL		120

THIRD YEAR

SUBJECT NAME	SUBJECT CODE	SUBJECT CREDITS	SUBJECT LEVEL	PREREQUISITE SUBJECT(S)
Health Sciences	SHMD329	30	NQF 5	SHMD119, SHMD129, SHMD139, SHMD149
Sport & Exercise Technology	SHMD349	30	NQF 5	SHMD249, SHMD119, SHMD129, SHMD139, SHMD149
Sport Psychology	SHMD319	30	NQF 5	SHMD119, SHMD129, SHMD139, SHMD149
Exercise Physiology	SHMD339	30	NQF 5	SHMD229, SHMD119, SHMD129, SHMD139, SHMD149
TOTAL		120