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Fully online Higher Certificate in Sports Sciences with the University of Pretoria

Fully online Higher Certificate in Sports Sciences with the University of Pretoria

DEADLINE: 30 November 2024

Fully online Higher Certificate in Sports Sciences with the University of Pretoria

  • Faculty of Education School/Department: Department of Humanities Education
  • Minimum study duration: 2 years

The purpose of the fully online Higher Certificate in Sports Sciences is to develop coaches who can function successfully in an interdisciplinary environment to improve athletes’ and sports teams’ performances using the latest techniques. The qualification also serves to provide students with the basic introductory knowledge, cognitive and conceptual tools, and practical techniques for higher education studies in sports sciences. It emphasizes selected general principles together with more specific procedures and their application.

On completion of this qualification, students will have knowledge, skills, and values related to the scope of physical education and sports coaching required to develop sporting codes for extramural programmes. This will prepare students for employment as trainers and coaches in various sporting codes, in the private and public sectors in the context of community sports clubs, school sports, and sports coaching.

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Admission Requirements

  • Students can apply any time of the year to enrol for a UPOnline programme.
  • UPOnline programmes have 6 start dates throughout the year.
  • Applications must be submitted 2 weeks before a start date. Any applications received after this deadline will be considered for the subsequent start date.
  • A prospective student should complete only one online application per programme.
  • The relevant departments will process the applications as they are received.
  • Qualifications obtained outside South Africa will need to be ratified by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
  • Students must be able to dedicate about 21 hours a week to their studies as there are weekly engagements and commitments in each module.

Minimum admission requirements:

  • National Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4) APS (or equivalent) of 20.
    AND
  • English Home Language 50%
    OR
  • English First Additional Language 50%
    AND
  • Students will need to get access to a school, sports club and/or accredited training facility for the proposed field of specialisation. The first part of the practical module will guide you through the process of getting permission/access.

International applicants

  • Full or foreign exemption certificate from USAf
    AND
  • National Senior Certificate (NQF Level 4) APS (or equivalent) of 20. Cambridge A-level candidates who obtained at least a D in the required subjects will be considered for admission. International Baccalaureate (IB) HL candidates who obtained at least a 4 in the required subjects, will be considered for admission.
    AND
  • Proof of proficiency in English – Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) Certificate
    OR
  • An average of at least 60% for English Language (or equivalent) passed at the first-year level
    AND
  • Students will need to get access to a school, sports club and/or accredited training facility for the proposed field of specialisation. The first part of the practical module will guide you through the process of getting permission/access.

Technical Requirements

To complete your studies successfully, you will need to:

  • Be computer literate
  • Own a laptop or desktop computer
  • Have access to a stable internet connection

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