University of Johannesburg Bachelor of Health Sciences in Sport and Exercise Sciences
University of Johannesburg

University of Johannesburg

Bachelor of Health Sciences in Sport and Exercise Sciences

Johannesburg, South Africa

Bachelor's degree

3 up to

5 years

English

Full time

Feb 2026

ZAR 51,115 / per year **

On-Campus

* by noon

** fees for the complete programme amount to between R51115,00 and R52322,00. Fees may vary depending on the composition of a particular qualification

Key Summary

    About : The Bachelor of Health Sciences in Sport and Exercise Sciences offers a comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles behind physical activity and health. This program focuses on areas such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, and nutrition, empowering students to enhance athletic performance and overall health.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can explore a range of career paths, including roles as exercise physiologists, fitness coaches, and health educators. Other opportunities may include positions in rehabilitation, sports nutrition, and wellness program management.

The purpose of this qualification is to develop competent sport and exercise scientists to ensure that the identification, development, and performance of athletes are carried out professionally, and effectively with a scientific background and an ethical approach.

Reasons for studying at UJ

  • UJ offers not only a special program called the First Year Experience to help orientate students throughout the first year but we also offer a Senior Student Experience that gears students toward the workplace!
  • Grab the opportunity to participate in a variety of sports and train alongside Olympians and Paralympians on state-of-the-art pitches, tracks, and fields, or just keep fit by joining one of the gyms on each of our 4 campuses.
  • Be part of a young, vibrant, and agile university that reflects and adapts easily to our country’s aspirations, while maintaining global relevance through numerous international partnerships.
  • 178 Internationally respected and accepted qualifications.
  • Join a university that cares enough to have raised over R300 million since the start of 2016 in order to support the Missing Middle Campaign. UJ also ensures that more than 6 000 needy students have two healthy meals per day.
  • Study in the vibrant City of Gold – the economic hub of South Africa. Join a vibrant, cosmopolitan, progressive group of students and academics on their way to re-imagining the future!
  • UJ offers an amazing on-campus experience whether you live in one of UJ’s residences, belong to a day house, or whether you just want to socialize at the Student Centres on all campuses.
  • We ensure the health, safety, and security of all our students through our own on-campus health services and UJ Protection Services.
  • Did you know that during the first five years of UJ’s existence it doubled its targeted research output and to this day, continues to break records!