Q:
What Admission point (A.P.) is needed to apply for a BA Human Movement Science (HMS) degree?
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Currently one needs an A.P. of 30 or higher.
Q:
Is there a selection process for first year students?
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Currently there is no selection process for a BA Human Movement Science (HMS). Any student who has an A.P. of 30 or higher can apply for HMS.
Q:
Are there any subjects that I need from school to be able to study HMS (compulsory subjects)?
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No, there are no specific subject requirements for HMS at this stage. It is strongly recommended that students have Physical Sciences, Maths and Life Sciences.
Q:
What choice subjects should I take at University if I would like to keep teaching as an option?
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It is best if you check with the Faculty of Education as to what subjects qualify you to be able to continue with P.G.C.E., in case their regulations change. According to the current syllabus the following HMS choice subjects were listed as being suitable for teaching: Economics, Geography, Business Management, Afrikaans and Dutch, English, Afrikaans, Sesotho, Biology and Mathematics.
Q:
Does the UFS offer a BSc HMS?
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Currently no such qualification is offered.
Q:
Can I study HMS as a distance course?
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No. As the nature of the course has a number of practical elements the course cannot be offered as a distance course or an e-course.
Q:
There are rumours about a new programme/degree, are they true?
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A new programme is in the pipeline, but the implementation date is still unknown. (Maths will be a requirement together with Physical Sciences or Life Sciences.)
Q:
What is happening with the old HMS course if there is going to be a new degree?
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The current HMS degree will be phased out. The last year for intake of first year mainstream students was 2015. The last year that an honours year will be offered in the present format is 2018.
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Can I study HMS part time?
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The Human Movement course is considered a full time course. Lectures are during the day (morning and afternoons) and practical’s are generally conducted in the afternoons. Additional courses are organised according to the schedules of the people presenting the course, and therefore students need to be available for classes on a full time basis.
Q:
Does the department offer short courses or one year diplomas?
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No
Q:
Does the department offer sports courses, like hockey or netball?
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No, we arrange such courses for our students (see MBW100), but not for external persons. Any queries regarding such courses should be directed to the specific sport union, or to KovsieSport.
Q:
How much does the course cost?
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As financial issues are not the concern of the department we cannot give accurate information in this regard. It is best to request a quotation from the UFS Website. www.ufs.ac.za – students - student portal – studying at the UFS – Tuition fees – Quotation.
Q:
What modules do I take in my first year?
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Old code/ Code from 2015
- MBW 112/ MBWD1512
- MBW 132/ MBWG1512
- KIN 114/ MBWA1514
- KIN 124/ MBWM1524
- KIN 122/ MBWT1522
- BIK114/ MBWB1514
- BIK 124/ MBWB1524
- UFS 101
- BRS111
- 1 Choice subject of 32 credits (for example Biology (BLGY 1513, BLGY 1623, BLGY 1643) or English (ENGL1514, ENGL1624)). Options are explained during orientation.
- AFA108/ALC108 if NBT language test results are below 65%
A short description on each HMS module can be found on the website. www.ufs.ac.za/HMS - Module information
Q:
Do I need to write NBT’s?
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Yes, you must write the Academic and Quantitative Literacy Test (Mathematics not required for HMS).
Q:
Am I a Biokineticist after studying my BA Human Movement Science?
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No, one has to complete your honours successfully and an internship before you can apply to be registered with the HSPCA. Only after this can you be considered a practicing Biokineticist.
Q:
What are the current choices of honours courses?
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Q:
What is the minimum number of students that need to apply for the honours course to take place?
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There must be a minimum of five (5) students that register for a specific honours course in order for it to take place. If there are fewer than five applicants the honours course will not be offered in that year.
Q:
What is honours selection?
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Selection takes place in all four different areas of specialisation. As a guideline for admission a student must maintain an average of at least 70% over the three years of undergraduate studies for the BA(HMS) programme or a relevant programme (as determined by the Head of Department). Furthermore the module marks that the student obtained in the undergraduate HMS modules, Biokinetics modules and in the other major subject(s), and that are relevant to the area of specialisation, are taken into account.
A committee composed of lecturers and experts in the area of specialisation will consider and recommend the candidate’s suitability for further studies together with psychometric tests (aptitude, personality and interest) administered by Kovsie Counselling.
Q:
How do I apply for honours in Human Movement Science?
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An application form must be downloaded from the HMS web page (this can be found under honours selection), this with all other relevant documentation (please see question below) must be handed in before the set date. (Students applying for Biokinetics need to arrange psychometric tests at Kovsie counselling.)
Q:
Can I apply for honours in Biokinetics if I have not studied HMS and obtained my undergraduate degree?
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No, an HMS degree is a prerequisite for continuation on a post-graduate level.
Q:
When do applications for honours selection have to be in?
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This is determined from year to year. During the third term of each year the final dates are usually given through to third year students. This information can be found on the web site or on the HMS notice boards.
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What needs to be handed in with my honours application form?
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- a letter of application with an indication of the preferred area of specialisation
- official study record;
- CV;
- the departmental application form and
- unsigned DV3 form (for current UFS students)
Additional requirements for non-UFS students or students that have not studied for a year or more. Details are given in the information document.
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When does honours selection normally take place?
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Toward the end of September. Relevant information and dates are available under honours selection on the website.
Q:
What happens once I have applied to do my honours at the University?
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All applications are screened by the personnel involved in the specific field of study you have applied for. A short list is then made from all applicants and a list of those with whom the selection committee would like to have an interview. Information regarding when/if the interview will take place will be done via the website. Once students have been interviewed by the panel, successful applicants will be informed via an announcement on the website.