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Biokinetics (honnours)

Biokinetics focuses on providing clients with scientifically based exercise program prescriptions, aiming at improving health and living quality, as well as programmes for rehabilitation of clinical conditions in patients where physical exercise is indicated as treatment modality.

What are the admission requirements for the Biokinetics program?

General regulations as prescribed by the University.
The candidate must have completed a B-degree with Human Movement Science as major.
Academic selection according to criteria as set out by the School.
Selection directed at psychometric, personal and skills development as applicable in the Biokintics program.
Approval by the relevant School Director.

How is the selection for the Biokinetics program conducted?

Paper selection	Paper selection is conducted first. The application form is available from the Secretary: School for Biokinetics, Recreation en Sport Science at tel: (018) 299 1800 of or choose:
Psychometric testing	Third year students with Human Movement Science as major, have to report for the post-graduate psychometrical tests if they would like to pursue the honours degree. These tests are usually conducted during September and October for enrolled students at the Potchefstroom Campus of Northwest University. Students from other universities usually sit for the tests on the day prior to the day of the interview or on the same day the selection interview is scheduled for.
Selection Interview	A short list of candidates is compiled on the grounds of the paper selection and psychometric testing, who are invited for a selection interview. These interviews are usually conducted during October. On the grounds of the results of the selection interview a student will receive admission to the honours degree in Human Movement Science.
The student must still enroll at the University’s Admittance Office before the prescribed time.

What outcomes does the Biokinetics program offer?

Determining of the general history taking of a client aiming at the determination and classification of the exercise risk of the individual.
Physical working ability is determined through a physical working ability test, and is then monitored to establish an effective and safe exercise level for a prescribed program.
Evaluation of a client through multilevel labour tasks, at which time heart frequency is monitored – determining blood pressure and other physiological responses prior to, during and after task – determining of movement range and muscle power – analysis of posture and bodily composition.
Prescribing, following on and attending of certain exercise programs.
Evaluation and exercise program recommendations for special groups and occupations.
Evaluation of the functional limits of an affected limb or part of the body – analysis of posture – carrying out specialized muscle power / muscle exhaustion / joint circumference tests and rehabilitation program recommendations.

What are the existing work opportunities?

Consultation work – fitness and health centres
Own practice – general fitness and upkeep, rehabilitation and total wellbeing
National Army
Medical representative
ESKOM – corporate institutions

What practical activities exist within the Biokinetics Program?

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What degree can be earned and what is the estimated cost?

B.A.-honours degree
B.Sc.-honours degree

Tel: (018) 299 2664

What bursaries are available?

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Contact Financial Support Services telephonically on: (018) 299 2048.

What addition certificates does the Biokinetics program offer?

Advanced Sport Trauma : Emergency Treatment and Sport Injuries
Sport massaging
"Swiss ball"
Water rehabilitation
Other additional courses are offered intermittently
What international association exists with the Biokinetics program?
Term work in Cardinal Hospitals in England

Contents of the subjects in the Biokinetics program?

Biokinetics	Concerns the evaluation, rehabilitation and maintenance of health through exercise, as well as prescribing general/specific exercise programs for enhancing health in a gymnasium. Especially the prevention of hypokinesis (disease due to lack of exercise) and the rehabilitation of sport injuries and emphasized.
Biokinetics Practical	Practical exposure and implementation is done in the Institute for Biokinetics. During this phase students come into contact with the practice and application of the theory.
Kinanthropometry	This literally concerns the measuring of the human body, the techniques and calculations. This includes training and examination for registration as an Internationally accredited Level II Kinanthropometrist. It also involves the methods and techniques that need adapting for application on children and handicapped persons, as well as the writing of a kinanthropometric report.
Exercise Physiology	Scientific aspects that influence the physiological processes of the body during acute and chronic participation in exercise/physical activity. It is especially focused on the application thereof in the Biokinetic Practice. Exercise Physiology is also concerned with the evaluation of physical ability in the working environment – known as Physical Ability Assessment (PAA) – as described in the manual of Biokinetics.
Ergological Evaluation	It involves the evaluation of joints and muscles concerning ergological function with prescribing exercises for physical rehabilitation as goal.
Practice Management	Concerned with the managing process and entrepreneurship, as well as issues concerning the establishment of an own business – forms of enterprise – legal considerations and contracts – creativity, feasibility – human resource planning and leadership – Financial administration and an administrative plan – Risk and Ensurance – Marketing Plan, Operation Plan and Business Plan – working with other registered practitioners – Ethical codes between registered persons.
Research Methodology	Focuses on the analysis and application of research methods and techniques relevant to this program. Analysis and interpreting of compiled information and the presentation thereof in the form of a poster as well as an address during a seminar.
Paper	This is concerned with the application of qualitative and quantitive reaseach in a research project on a small scale, as well as the preparation of an address and poster.

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For any further enquiries dr. Cilas Wilders can be contacted at tel. (018) 299 1801 or via email at rkkidp@puknet.puk.ac.za.