Certificate in Sports Science and Physical Education

The programme is offered as a stand-alone programme targeted at qualified educators, and other sport professionals who want to upskill their current sports science knowledge. Many educators and novice coaches in schools need to teach Physical Education (PE) or sport but do not have the necessary theoretical basis. This programme aims to fill a critical gap by providing foundational and advanced knowledge to educators and sports personnel in the field of Sport Sciences and PE.

• Develop the ability to explain the basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
• Develop the ability to explain the basic knowledge of physiology
• Develop the ability to use anatomical terminology to identify and describe locations of major organs of each system covered
• Acquire the knowledge and understanding of the structure and function of selected human body systems
• Develop the ability to define the main structures composing of the human body
• Acquire knowledge in essential kinesiological theory, concepts and its application for optimal sports performance in practical situations
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of sports coaching skills which are responsive to the characteristics of individuals
• Acquire knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of sports coaching
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of sports-specific coaching theory to prevent injury and promote health and fitness at a public health and individual client care level
• Develop knowledge and understanding of the structure and function of selected human body systems
• Acquire knowledge and basic understanding of exercise physiology as it relates to sports science
• Demonstrate an understanding of the effect of acute exercise training on cardio-respiratory, vascular and skeletal muscle physiological responses
• Demonstrate an understanding of the theory that underpins conditioning in sport
• Acquire knowledge and understanding of foundational concepts, principles and practices of conditioning
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of fitness requirements, in general, and for specific sports
• Apply knowledge and understanding of sports coaching methodologies
• Acquire knowledge of basic instruction in specific sports codes
• Acquire knowledge of the theory on how to describe and facilitate specific testing protocols

• Elements Human Anatomy and Kinesiology
• Introduction to Human Physiology
• Basic Principles of Conditioning and Coaching
• Introduction to Sports Coaching Methodologies

• Educators who want to upskill their Sport Science knowledge and improve their PE teaching
• Coaches/trainers/sport personnel who want to strengthen their basic sport science knowledge and understanding

• Any tertiary qualification, or a matric with at least two years of industry experience as a sports coach
• Matric or NQF Level 4 equivalent with current or prior provincial sport representation as an athlete

Short learning programmes are not registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF); hence they do not have NQF levels. This programme is delivered at an estimated NQF level 5.

One year

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