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Department of Sport and Movement StudiesPOSTGRADUATE INFORMATION

Masters & Doctoral Degrees

2021 Applications

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o The Department offers the following research-based (RD) master’s and doctoral programmes:

o MCom & MPhil in Sport Management,

o MPhil & PhD in Biokinetics,

o MPhil & PhD in Sport Science.

o The Department, in collaboration with the Olympic Studies Centre, offers the course work master’s programme: MPhil in

Sport Management (CW). Note that take-in for the CW programme is every two years, therefore students can only apply

for 2021 and thereafter again in 2023.

o Applications (online or manual) are open throughout the year. The closing date for applications for the

January intake is 31 October of the previous year.

o Note: No applications can be sent to or via the Sport and Movement Department. No staff member is

permitted to receive, complete or send applications on behalf of a student.

Department of Sport and Movement Studies

Faculty of Health Sciences

Information to Masters and Doctoral students

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As part of the application process the following documents must be uploaded with your online application or

sent to: UJ Enrolment Centre, University of Johannesburg, PO Box 524, AUCKLAND PARK, 2006, South Africa.

1. Your completed UJ application and ID.

2. An official certified copy of your academic results with regards to all degrees, diplomas and certificates

(including your matric certificate). Please note that the minimum entry requirement for both masters and

doctoral studies is 60% or more.

3. A complete Curriculum Vitae with all relevant information regarding past experiences and present

involvement (please exclude school experiences or achievements).

Department of Sport and Movement Studies

Faculty of Health Sciences

Application process

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As part of the application process the following documents must be uploaded with your online application or

sent to: UJ Enrolment Centre, University of Johannesburg, PO Box 524, AUCKLAND PARK, 2006, South Africa.

4. Please provide a brief outline of your research interest as well as the proposed topic or title for your

study. If you are still undecided about a topic, please indicate a broad field of interest and/or experience you

have obtained.

5. Evidence of discussion with proposed supervisor in the department. It is advised that students contact

proposed supervisors before applying to align research interests with an available supervisor. Due to limited

supervisory capacity in our department, we have limited space available for postgraduate students.

Department of Sport and Movement Studies

Faculty of Health Sciences

Application process (continued)

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As part of the application process the following documents must be uploaded with your online application or

sent to: UJ Enrolment Centre, University of Johannesburg, PO Box 524, AUCKLAND PARK, 2006, South Africa.

6. International students must first contact the UJ International Office for clearance (SAQA certificate of

qualification status, medical aid, etc.), before their application will be considered by the Department:

Department of Sport and Movement Studies

Faculty of Health Sciences

Application process (continued)

UJ International Office Ms L du Plessis lduplessis@uj.ac.za Ms S Sass ssass@uj.ac.za Tel: +27 (11) 559 3129 or +27 (11) 559 2528

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o NB: Your application for studies in this Department must be approved in writing by the Faculty of Health

Sciences before you can register at the University. Acceptance is based on supervision capacity and space

availability. You will receive an official letter from the Faculty of Health Sciences to confirm your

status; please use this letter when registering for the first time.

o More information regarding our post-graduate programmes are available on the following link:

https://www.uj.ac.za/postgraduate/Pages/Postgraduate-Programmes.aspx.

o If you require any more information, please contact:

Dr. Habib Noorbhai Dr. Andrew Green

Tel: +27 11 559 6602 or Email: habibn@uj.ac.za Tel: +27 11 559 6958 or Email: andrewg@uj.ac.za

Department of Sport and Movement Studies

Faculty of Health Sciences

Information to Masters and Doctoral students

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Prospective candidates need to note the following:

o Due to limited supervisory capacity in the department, there are limited space available for postgraduate

students.

o Meeting the academic requirements does not automatically guarantee a place in the programme.

o Students will only be notified after the closing date whether their applications were successful for the next

year’s intake.

o No application forms or additional information can be sent to the department directly.

o The department is not responsible for student tuition, grants or additional funding enquiries.

Department of Sport and Movement Studies

Faculty of Health Sciences

Information to Masters and Doctoral students

Department of Sport and Movement StudiesResearch Staff

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Department of Sport and Movement Studies

Dr. H Morris-Eyton

Senior Lecturer

Field of Specialisation:

• Sport Coaching

• Physical Education

• Disability and Gender

Subjects Lectured:

• Didactics

• Sport Psychology

• Sport & Physical Recreation

• Research Methodology

Contact Details:

Office 5305f, 5th Floor, DFC

011 559 6968

heatherm@uj.ac.za

Prof. CJ Roux

Associate Professor - HOD

Field of Specialisation:

• Physical Education

• Olympic Studies

Subjects Lectured:

• Sociology of Sport

• Sport History

Contact Details:

Office 5304c, 5th Floor, DFC

011 559 6962

croux@uj.ac.za

Research Staff Information

Faculty of Health Sciences

Prof. C Burnett-Louw

Research Professor

Field of Specialisation:

• Sport for Development

• Olympic Studies

• Gender Studies

Subjects Lectured:

• Sociology of Sport

• Research Methodology

• Olympic Studies

Contact Details:

Office 5305g, 5th Floor, DFC

011 559 6963

corab@uj.ac.za

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Department of Sport and Movement Studies

Dr. A Green

Senior Lecturer

Field of Specialisation:

• Sport Science

• Exercise Physiology

• Biomechanics

Subjects Lectured:

• Kinesiology

• Biomechanics

• Exercise Physiology

Contact Details:

Office 5304e, 5th Floor, DFC

011 559 6958

andrewg@uj.ac.za

Mr. R Lombard

Senior Lecturer

Field of Specialisation:

• Sport Science

• Physiology of Team Sport

Subjects Lectured:

• Exercise Science

• Exercise Physiology

• Sport Science Practice

Contact Details:

Office 5305b, 5th Floor, DFC

011 559 6965

rianl@uj.ac.za

Research Staff Information

Faculty of Health Sciences

Mrs. C Volkwyn

Assistant Lecturer

Field of Specialisation:

• Sport Science

• Motor Behaviour & Learning

Subjects Lectured:

• Perceptual Motor Behaviour

• Kinesiology

Contact Details:

Office 5305a, 5th Floor, DFC

011 559 6949

cherylv@uj.ac.za

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Department of Sport and Movement Studies

Prof. WJ Hollander

Professor

Field of Specialisation:

• Programme Management &

Delivery

• Monitoring, Evaluation &

Impact Assessment

Subjects Lectured:

• Facility & Event Management

• HR Management in Sport

• Sport Marketing

Contact Details:

Office 5306d, 5th Floor, DFC

011 559 6709

whollander@uj.ac.za

Research Staff Information

Faculty of Health Sciences

Dr. N Janse van Rensburg

Lecturer

Field of Specialisation:

• Sport Management

• Sport and Recreation

• Campus Recreation

Subjects Lectured:

• Strategic Management in Sport

• Sport Marketing

• Leisure & Sport Tourism

Contact Details:

Office 5305d, 5th Floor, DFC

011 559 6969

natashajvr@uj.ac.za

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Department of Sport and Movement Studies

Prof. L Lategan

Associate Professor

Field of Specialisation:

• Biokinetics

• Sports Injury Rehabilitation

• Isokinetics

Subjects Lectured:

• Biokinetics

Contact Details:

Office 5306, 5th Floor, DFC

011 559 6966

leonl@uj.ac.za

Mrs. L Smith

Lecturer

Field of Specialisation:

• Biokinetics

• Cardiac Rehabilitation

• Health-Related Quality of Life

• Chronic Disease and Wellness

Subjects Lectured:

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Biokinetics

Contact Details:

Office 5305e, 5th Floor, DFC

011 559 6967

lynnvr@uj.ac.za

Research Staff Information

Faculty of Health Sciences

Dr. H Noorbhai

Senior Lecturer

Field of Specialisation:

• Biokinetics

• Exercise Science

• Innovation

• Research

Subjects Lectured:

• Biokinetics

• Research Methods

Contact Details:

Office 5306c, 5th Floor, DFC

011 559 6602

habibn@uj.ac.za

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Department of Sport and Movement Studies

Mrs. S Ferreira

Lecturer

Field of Specialisation:

• Orthopedic Rehabilitation

• Sports Injuries

• Postural Balance

Subjects Lectured:

• Clinical Exercise Science

• Biokinetics

Contact Details:

Office 5306b, 5th Floor, DFC

011 559 9078

simonef@uj.ac.za

Research Staff Information

Faculty of Health Sciences

Mr. D Kwong

Assistant Lecturer

Field of Specialisation:

• Measurement & Evaluation in Sport

Science

Subjects Lectured:

• Sport Practice

Contact Details:

Office Johannesburg Stadium Level 1

082 402 5807

darrenk@uj.ac.za

Mr. C Swanepoel

Assistant Lecturer

Field of Specialisation:

• Sport & Exercise Science

• Physical Education

• Education

Subjects Lectured:

• Cultural & Environmental Studies

• Physical Education

• Human Movement Studies

Contact Details:

Office 5305c, 5th Floor, DFC

011 559 6962

rcswanepoel@uj.ac.za