Bachelor of Science Honours in Sport Science: Focal Area in Performance Sport at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

This specialised honours programme on the Tygerberg campus provides advanced knowledge and practical skills for enhancing athletic performance, covering biomechanics, exercise physiology, sport psychology and applied exercise physiology alongside a research project and professional practice.

Faculty: Medicine and Health Sciences | Department: Exercise, Sport and Lifestyle Medicine | Duration: One year | Intake: Applications 1 Apr 2026 to 31 Jul 2026 (domestic and international) | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Compulsory modules: Professional Practice in Sport Science (30 credits, including 300 practical hours), Research Project (30), Current Topics in Sport and Exercise Science, Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Sport Psychology and Applied Exercise Physiology, plus electives such as Exercise Psychology, History of Sport, Kinanthropometry, Motor Control, Motor Learning, Sport for Persons with Disabilities and Statistics for Sport Science.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree with Sport Science as one of the majors approved by Senate; written application for admission to Senate; and an average final mark of at least 60% in Sport Science subjects (theory and practicals) in the undergraduate years. Applicants submit a departmental form and a referee report.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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