Overview

The Sport Science with Geo-Environmental Sciences programme at the Stellenbosch University includes a theoretical and practical component. The practical component offers you a wide experience of human movement and the development of your coaching skills. Examples of practical components are swimming, athletics, hockey, netball, rugby, cricket, soccer, tennis, gymnastics, dance, fitness activities and recreation activities.

Quick Facts:

The theoretical components include modules such as Biomechanics, Motor Learning, Sport Injuries, Sport Physiology, Sport Psychology, Peak Performance Sport and Adapted Movement Activities.
When you have obtained this degree, you could qualify yourself further to work as a teacher or as a sport coach, conditioning coach, fitness instructor, sport organiser, sport researcher and other related careers that link for example with adapted physical movement programmes. It also serves as a stepping stone towards postgraduate studies in Biokinetics, Sport Science or Kinderkinetics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sport Science

Geography and Environmental Studies

Geo-Environmental Science

Movement Education

Sport and Recreation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Disciplines

Environmental Sciences Sport and Exercise Science View 19 other Bachelors in Sport and Exercise Science in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Proof of permanent residence or refugee status (if you are not a South African citizen)

Student support form (students with disabilities)

Additional programme specific documents (If applicable)

Application fee (R100) – 8 USD

Unless your documents are in English or Dutch, you should supply a certified translation with certified copies of your qualifications

Write the National Benchmark Test AQL

For the NSC an aggregate of at least 60% (excluding Life Orientation)

Home Language 50%

First Additional Language 40%

Mathematics 40% or Mathematical Literacy 70%

Physical Sciences 40% or Life Sciences 50%

Attendance of sport practicals is compulsory

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

117875 ZAR / year

≈ 117875 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

58204 ZAR / year

≈ 58204 ZAR / year

Living costs

Stellenbosch

South Africa

7630 - 10640 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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