Department of Centre For Biokinetics, Recreation And Sports Science

The Department of Biokinetics, Recreation, and Sport Science (DBRSS), formally known as the Centre for Biokinetics, Recreation and Sport Science (CBRSS) is the youngest establishment in the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Venda, Thohoyandou, South Africa. The department was established in 2002 and started functioning in 2003 offerings programmes in Human Movement Sciences (HMS). We offer four years’ professional degree qualifications in Biokinetics, Recreation and Leisure Studies and Sport and Exercise Science. The Department graduated its first cohort of graduates in 2007 for students who completed their training in 2006. The student enrolment has progressively increased since 2003. The Department boasts of excellent records of success, throughput, and graduation rates. The introduction of the Problem-Based Learning methodology, integrated with Community-Based Learning has further added impetus to the academic performance and success of the students.

In line with the University mandate to convert to Comprehensive University, the Department has developed one professional, career-focused programme – the one-year Advanced Diploma in Sport Management which admitted first cohort 2018. During the next 5-year plan, the Department plans to offer the Master’s degree in Biokinetics, Master’s degree in Sport Science and Master’s degree in Recreation and Leisure studies. The Centre also plans to develop a Ph.D. programme in Human movement sciences.

Since its inception and apart from the academic responsibilities, the Department has been engaged in research, community services and outreach programmes/projects, organising workshops and seminars, assessing national and provincial athletes for various levels of competitions, and conducting health and wellness promotion programmes. The activities promote the broader intellectually and culturally enriching roles of university education. We are looking forward to seeing you in UNIVEN!

• Vision

To be the centre for good health and wellness promotion among individuals in the communities

• Mission
  The Department of Biokinetics, Recreation, and Sport science trains students to be capable of continuing learning and develop intellectually after graduation and take up major responsibilities of professional and personal development as Biokineticists/ Certified Leisure Practitioners/ Sport Science Specialists and Providers of appropriate cost-effective services to communities in South Africa.