Bachelor of Human Movement Science Honours in Coaching Science at Nelson Mandela University

Programme overview

The purpose of the honours in coaching science is to develop sport coaches with skills identified within the national sport coaching framework. Sport coaches, regardless of the level of coaching, will be exposed to professional training related to game analysis, enhanced coaching pedagogy, as well as sport coaching leadership and management styles. Students will also participate in research within the field of coaching science and develop the tools required for an evidence-based approach to coaching.

Faculty: Health Sciences | Duration: 1 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

The purpose of the honours in coaching science is to develop sport coaches with skills identified within the national sport coaching framework. Sport coaches, regardless of the level of coaching, will be exposed to professional training related to game analysis, enhanced coaching pedagogy, as well as sport coaching leadership and management styles. The published curriculum is an NQF Level 8 qualification of 126 credits.

Career pathways

Career fields listed on the page: Sports Manager, Sports Scientist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS For admission as a candidate, a person must: hold a three-year Bachelor's degree with Human Movement Science as a major or any equivalent qualification recognised by Senate. He/she must also have obtained a final mark of not less than 60 therein, and comply with such other selection criteria as laid down by the Department of Human Movement Science.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Applications for the 2027 academic year opened on 13 April 2026. Applications for MBChB, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing Extended, BPharm and Bachelor of Radiography (Diagnostic) close on 30 June 2026.

Early applications for 2027 (excluding MBChB, Nursing, BPharm and BRad) close on 03 August 2026; late applications close on 30 September 2026.

International student applications for 2027 (excluding MBChB, BPharm and BRad) close on 30 September 2026. The application fee for international students is R500 per year; online applications by South African applicants carry no application fee.

Student accommodation applications for 2027 close on 30 September 2026.

2026 down-payments before registration: R10 600 full-time (R6 200 part-time) for degrees, postgraduate diplomas, advanced diplomas, Masters and Doctorates; R7 500 full-time (R5 200 part-time) for diplomas and certificates; enrolment fee R1 770. International students pay 100% upfront.

Apply through the official page: https://applyonline.mandela.ac.za

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